Activist urges opposition to 20MW nuclear reactor on Nakhon Nayok riverbank

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Srisuwan Janya, a renowned political activist, has called upon the inhabitants of Nakhon Nayok to vehemently oppose the construction of a 20-megawatt nuclear reactor strategically positioned on the Nakhon Nayok River bank. This call to action comes ahead of the project’s third public hearing, slated for today.

 

Tracing back to the project’s inception in 1990, Srisuwan narrated how the government initially proposed a 10-megawatt nuclear reactor in the Ongkharak district of Nakhon Nayok. However, due to corruption allegations and strong opposition from the locals, the project was stalled in 2010.

 

Fast forward to 2017, efforts were revived to breathe life back into the nuclear reactor project, only for it to enter a state of uncertainty once more. The project’s proponents have since organised several public hearings in a bid to resuscitate the initiative. Today’s meeting marks the third and final hearing.

 

by Mitch Connor

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Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/activist-urges-opposition-to-20mw-nuclear-reactor-on-nakhon-nayok-riverbank

 

-- The Thaiger 2023-09-11

 

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[smedly]

is this area prone to flooding

 

put thailand in charge of such a dangerous plant is imo extremely risky

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, smedly said:

is this area prone to flooding

 

put thailand in charge of such a dangerous plant is imo extremely risky

But think of the missed kick-backs, the proponents must be nearly broke.

[2baht]

3 hours ago, smedly said:

is this area prone to flooding

 

put thailand in charge of such a dangerous plant is imo extremely risky

I'm sure they'll consult Homer Simpson before they get in too deep! 

[RichardColeman]

In all honesty, unless Thailand invests heavily in solar power, the up an coming expected EV explosion is going to need a huge amount of power from somewhere. I'd suggest Thailand needs about 10 Nuke stations minimum

[mfd101]

7 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

In all honesty, unless Thailand invests heavily in solar power, the up an coming expected EV explosion is going to need a huge amount of power from somewhere. I'd suggest Thailand needs about 10 Nuke stations minimum

True, though EVs exploding is an unfortunate way of putting it. ????

[kennw]

39 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

True, though EVs exploding is an unfortunate way of putting it. ????

A 20MW station thats just a toy, and knowing Thailand's maintenance records and attention to detail and safety a very bad move

[AgMech Cowboy]

Most of you know very little about the hard working honest Thai people.  I've worked with them in the petroleum drilling and production business. They are very competent people and are more than capable of building, operating and maintaining a nuclear facility. I'm sure they will be at least, if not more, competent than the US Americans and Russians. (Three mile Island and Chernobyl come to mind).