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Controversial Chana plan put on hold

Locals opposed to the Chana Industrial Estate project in Songkhla on Monday move from Chamai Maruchet bridge to set up makeshift tents along the Prem Prachakorn canal in front of Government House. The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to postpone the planned construction. (Photo by Pornprom Satrabhaya)

The cabinet agreed on Tuesday to put the proposed Chana Industrial Estate on hold.

Deputy Agriculture Minister Capt Thamanat Prompow said a panel would instead be set up to review the project in Songkhla as a group of residents protested in Bangkok and following intense local resistance.

The deputy minister delivered the news personally to the Chana Rakthin (Love Chana) protesters at Chamai Maruchet Bridge near Government House. On hearing the cabinet’s decision, the protesters agreed to disperse and return…

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