Two of Thailand’s World Heritage sites are at risk of getting downgraded as they face threats from development projects being pursued by the government, environmentalists warn.
The sites are Dong Phayayen-Khao Yao Forest Complex and Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex, which are threatened by the construction of large-scale irrigation projects in their respective areas.
Despite repeated protests by environmental groups over the potential adverse impact on the forest ecosystem and local communities, the government is…
