Thread: Death by dam for the Mekong

Originally Posted by Thailandbound

It could just possibly be true, especially if the Chinese people are building it. I speak from experience. They do a quick job, but the quality isn't there.

The multiple dams including this one being built are a threat to flora, fauna, fisheries, and humans that prosper from them.

China isn't anywhere near done. They are planning on building another 20 more dams along the Mekong.

https://learningenglish.voanews.com/...r/4205103.html

How did you switch to Chinese? And the whole thread after you?
Where in the posted link today (#39) is a word about Chinese? This is a Thai project following a Thai concept of getting more water, it had started more than 30 years ago...

Originally Posted by lob

they are not stopping the flow, just storing it. once the dam reaches capacity all good to go. you have never had progress without pain , they go hand in hand. see if u can come up with a human benefit that someone has not railed against. very sad for the displaced individuals and i feel for them , but progress is worth more than there pain.

The point is not just in "stopping the flow". As I have mentioned before the waters (from Mekong and Salweena either) are to be brought into Thailand. Never heard about the tunnel megaprojects?

Originally Posted by Klondyke

How did you switch to Chinese? And the whole thread after you?
Where in the posted link today (#39) is a word about Chinese? This is a Thai project following a Thai concept of getting more water, it had started more than 30 years ago...

It was created by China in 2015, that is why I mentioned China.
China has built eight dams since the 1990's and plan to build at least 20 more. China also wants to clear some rapids and river to make way for large cargo ships to pass. It isn't about me at all, so not sure what you are on about.