Chanthaburi Residents Mobilize Against Wang Thong Daeng Dam Project
In Chanthaburi, Thailand, a network opposing the Wang Thong Daeng dam project is urging local residents to join a forest protection campaign titled "Embrace the 15-Story Hill" on November 14th, aiming to amplify community voices and safeguard the forest.
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