Brave teenager fights to save her hometown – and environment

 

 

Khairiyah Rahmanyah from the deep South of Thailand may not be as famous as Sweden’s young environmental activist Greta Thunberg, but they both have plenty in common. Not only are they both 17, but each shares the same commitment to saving the environment from destruction.

 

The teenage Thai activist from Baan Suan Kong Village in Songkhla is making headlines after launching a campaign against the government’s plan to develop her home district of Chana into a special economic zone. The development will disrupt the livelihoods of local people, cause conflicts, and damage the area’s marine resources and other environment, said Khairiyah.

 

In May, when all of Thailand was under a state of emergency due to COVID-19, the 17-year-old spent almost 50 hours picketing Songkhla’s City Hall, waiting for an answer about the district’s future.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/brave-teenager-fights-to-save-her-hometown-and-environment/

 

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Well done that young woman!

Impressive young lady ! I hope you win this fight 

1 hour ago, chrisandsu said:

Impressive young lady ! I hope you win this fight 

Yes indeed, but please take care when walking along outside - men in black in black car!!

3 hours ago, chrisandsu said:

Impressive young lady ! I hope you win this fight 

In Europe sometimes you have a voice, in Thailand none !

good for her.