Top of the list were the Thai-Malaysian gas pipeline, Samut Prakan's Klong Dan waste water treatment plant, power plants in Prachuap Khiri Khan, and rubbish disposal plants throughout the country. Apichart Thongyoo, chairman of the assembly of environmental non-government organisations, suggested the projects be reviewed to ensure that they were implemented in a transparent manner. A master management plan was needed to ensure efficient use of resources. There is no master plan to indicate which area should be used for what purpose, or be left alone. Mr Apichart also placed importance on the choice of the new minister for science, technology and environment.
Environment is the country's future.
It's a matter of life and death. We can no longer look only at Thailand. The next environment minister must understand environmental issues at the global level. He must also see the connection between domestic environmental conditions and those at the regional and global levels.