Thread: Erosion solved in 559 km of Thai coastal areas

BANGKOK, 19th February 2018 (NNT) - The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources has addressed erosion in 559 kilometers of coastal areas in Thailand.

The Director-General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Jatuporn Buruspat, said erosion preventive measures have been taken in 18 percent of the country's coastal areas.

Mr. Jatuporn said about 145 kilometers of Thailand's coast are still affected by erosion.

He said his department has prepared new measures to better address the longstanding issue of coastal erosion, including beach nourishment, reforestation, installation of pillars to support mangrove growth, and construction of more breakwaters.

National News Bureau Of Thailand | Erosion solved in 559 km of Thai coastal areas

Originally Posted by misskit

Erosion solved in 559 km of Thai coastal areas

Originally Posted by misskit

He said his department has prepared new measures

In other words, they have done fuck all.