onomataho Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 (edited) I just returned to Koh Lanta for a third year, and I am very depressed at what I have found. Rampant development has dramatically changed this once idyllic island. With development has come unmanaged stormwater runoff, dirt, noise, traffic, and most disturbing, a change in the pace to life. Added to this, the trash on the beach is appalling. It is no longer a peaceful place to relax and enjoy life. The pace of change is here is nothing short of dramatic. I am sorry to say that it will only become worse. My plan was to stay for most of the next six months but I may cut this short. I am a land use planner by education and profession. What is it about the Thai mentality that allows development without regard to impact? I feel sorry for the people who live here. Sure they have made money developing their land but they have sold it to the devil. Edited October 20, 2007 by onomataho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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