Wild elephants near a forest threatened by proposed reservoir in eastern Thailand

Thailand's Industrial Growth Faces Challenges from Water Needs and Elephant Habitats

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Thailand's plan to build a reservoir in the east aims to support increasing water demand driven by industrial expansion. However, this development poses risks to protected forests, wild elephant populations, and local communities. The situation highlights the tension between economic growth and environmental conservation.

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