Civic societies outraged by bid for land in Phetchabun for gold exploration

Civic societies outraged by bid for land in Phetchabun for gold exploration

Civic societies in Thailand’s central province of Phetchabun have joined in protest against applications for concessions to explore and mine gold in Wang Pong and Chon Dan districts, covering an area of over 70,400 hectares, by Akara Resources Public Company.

The group claims that the area sought for exploration, especially in Wang Pong district, will encroach on about half of the land occupied by residents in Tambons Wang Pong, Wang Hin, Sapperb, Tai Dong and Wang Tarn.

A small group in Wang Pong district submitted a protest note yesterday, to Mr. Chawengsak Kamta, chief of the provincial office of Department of Primary Industries and Mines, signed by 1,059 residents. Mr. Chawengsak reportedly assured the protesters that residents of the area still have the right to live on the land and the exploration work will not encroach upon them.

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/civic-societies-outraged-by-bid-for-land-in-phetchabun-for-gold-exploration/