Railay Beach in Krabi

Railay beach in Krabi, home to one of Thailand's biggest seagrass beds which host a rich diversity of marine life. It is also one of Thailand's top tourist destinations. The Thai government is planning to build 4,400 megawatts of new coal plants across the country including Krabi.

Unique identifier: GP0STO8TI

Type: Image

Shoot date: 21/03/2013

Locations: Asia, Krabi, Southeast Asia, Thailand

Credit line: © Athit Perawongmetha / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Thailand's Krabi Province Documentation

Greenpeace has revealed by mapping the marine ecosystem in Krabi province, that another planned coal power project in the province's Tambol Pakasai, Nhua Khlong district will destroy fragile sea life and unique wetlands. The map was launched in an Anti-Coal Forum organized by Krabi communities, Healthy Public Policy Foundation and Greenpeace. Krabi province is home to at least half a million Thais who rely directly on a thriving fishing industry as well tourism from Krabi’s world famous beaches.

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