Is Greenpeace being flexible with the truth?

                Greenpeace states that there are 360 deaths from Rayong coal plant each year. Their presentation provides no proof nor source mentioned. I conducted some research and found that in 2003, the proportion of in-patients nationwide caused by cancers, hypertension, heart disease and respiratory systems were 20% and slightly increased to 21% in 2013; whereas, it was only 18% in Rayong in 2003 and slightly decreased to 17% in 2013. In addition, in 2014 the percentage of deaths caused by cancers, hypertension, heart disease and respiratory systems was only 31% in Rayong which was below the nationwide average of 35%. According to the field survey of dwellers in Map Ta Phut in 2012, only eight died from all types of pollution in the area. The Krabi coal-fired plant is located in the south of Thailand. There are some four plants located further south in Malaysia. The Manjung plant is located nearby luxury resorts and communities. It is also by the sea and only 455km away from Krabi. The Jimah plant is also located next to a town and there are many luxury resorts and hotels nearby. In brief, coal power plants can live with communities. This has been proved worldwide. Coal energy is an answer for the people and environment because it is safe, cheap and abundant.

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วันที่ 10 ม.ค. 59