Deal #10426

Thailand
Created at
2024-07-03
Last update
2024-11-26
Last full update
2024-11-26

Names of communities / indigenous peoples affected

Comment on communities / indigenous peoples affected
No information on the communities name

Recognition status of community land tenure

Comment on recognition status of community land tenure
Not relevant as the project is within a dam (already owned by the government)

Displacement of people

Comment on displacement of people
Although no displacement in this project, when the dam was built originally, about 2000 people were displaced.

Negative impacts for local communities

Negative impacts for local communities
Socio-economic
Comment on negative impacts for local communities
According to a media report: Discontent has arisen among the local population surrounding the farm. They allege that the farm has restricted their access to areas they have traditionally relied on for their livelihoods. Thongphon Mobmai, a local fisherman, exemplifies this concern. He reports a significant decline in his catch, resulting in reduced income. Furthermore, fishermen are now required to travel greater distances and are confined to designated fishing zones established by authorities. These limitations, according to the locals, are direct consequences of the solar farm's operation.

Promised benefits for local communities

Promised benefits for local communities
Other
Comment on promised benefits for local communities
The project is expected to create jobs and generate income for the local community, boosting the economy of Ubon Ratchathani province, there is also plans to turn it into tourist area.

Materialized benefits for local communities

Comment on materialized benefits for local communities
No information found on the materialized benefits