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| A fisherman works near the site of the proposed Xayaburi Dam in Paksey, northern Laos. (File, Photo: AP) |
Ron Corben, VOA
Bangkok Monday, 18 April 2011
“[...] how to incorporate all these people together and have their voice heard? For the decision making process is not only a few powerful people that make decision in their air-conditioned rooms.”
Regional environmentalists and scientists are angered by reports a Thai construction company has begun preliminary work at the site of a hydropower dam in northern Laos, before official go head has been given by Mekong River countries. The Vientiane-based Mekong River Commission is due to make an official announcement this week on the project amid strong resistance from environmentalists.
The proposed 1,260 megawatt Xayaburi Dam in Northern Laos is facing new controversy after Thai media reports preliminary dam construction has begun well before official clearance by the Mekong River Commission.
The Commission, with representatives from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, is to make its final report as early as Tuesday on whether the development of the $3.5 billion project should proceed.
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