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Big Buddha Phuket Foundation Charged Over Fatal Landslide Incident


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Authorities have charged the Big Buddha Phuket Phraphutthamingmongkhol Sattha 45 Foundation and its president, Suporn Wanichakul, following a devastating landslide triggered by heavy rains in Thailand. The charges, which stem from forest encroachment and unauthorised construction on Nak Koet Hill, come in the wake of the tragedy that claimed 13 lives and injured 19 others on August 23. The landslide primarily affected residents along Soi Patak 2 Road in the Mueang district's tambon Karon, impacting 209 households.


Karon police have forwarded the charges related to forest destruction to public prosecutors, highlighting the gravity of the situation. The Royal Forest Department identified the clearing of trees at the hilltop for the construction of the enormous 45-metre-tall Buddha statue as a significant factor in the landslide. This statue, standing under the auspices of the National Office of Buddhism, prompted safety concerns, eventually leading to the site's closure to the public on September 2. As the investigation progresses, it underscores the tension between development and environmental preservation.

 

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-- 2024-10-10


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