Chiang Mai And Lamphun Residents Protest Against The Setting Up Of Superstores

[Jai Dee]

Chiang Mai and Lamphun residents protest against the setting up of superstores

Villagers in Chiang Mai and Lamphun voice objection to the construction of Tesco Lotus and Big C superstores in their districts.

Representatives of the villagers from Chom Thong (จอมทอง), Hod (ฮอด) and Mae Taeng (แม่แตง) in Chiang Mai and some districts in Lamphun handed a protest letter to Wuthipong Wiboonwong (วุฒิพงศ์ วิบูลย์วงศ์), director-general of the State Attorney Region 5 yesterday.

The villagers said they are concerned about effects on local groceries already facing a business slowdown.

Mr. Wuthipong pledged help and said he will talk with representatives of the two superstores to find solutions.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 7 July 2006

[Sir Burr]

They protested in Phuket too, before Lotus-Tesco and Big C opened, citing the same concerns.

Result? Nothing. The super-stores opened anyway.