“There are many hundreds of houses in the area. Plus the Ban Nabon School is located around 100 meters away from the site,” said Sutharat Choosombat, a representative of the villagers.
The villagers learnt that an operator has filed for approval to build an LPG gas plant on the Nabon – Chalong Municipality area and therefore decided to gather at the Damrongtham Center. The intended site is also said to have a sign stating that there will be a gas plant constructed there.
“We saw the sign and we were very concerned about the effect it will have, especially that the gas will cause health problems to the local villagers,” Ms Sutharat told The Phuket News.
“There will also be trucks containing gas running inside the community. We do not feel safe as there are many tragic cases from accidents happening to gas trucks or plants,” she added.
Governor Nisit accepted the letter from the village representatives and promised to help the villagers. He also said that he would set up a working team which will be led by Vice Governor Somkiet Sangkhaosuthirak.
“The team will work on the case and visit the land. I can tell all the villagers not to be worried. If the plant can possibly harm their living or health, I think the project cannot be approved,” he said.