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Dams Come Under Fire "WASHINGTON - Pressure to open the floodgates of two dams in Thailand increased this week as activists here demonstrated at the Thai Embassy and the World Bank offices in support of the villagers. More than 1,000 people are currently occupying the Pak Mun dam in Thailand and they say they will not budge until their demands are met. Another 200 villagers at the Rasai Dam are in danger of being swallowed by the swelling waters of its reservoir as they also demand the opening of the floodgates to allow fish migrations..." |