Detail Learning from Pollution Campaign Experiences in Japan   Oleh:  Saetang, Penchom Jenis: Article from Books Dalam koleksi: Are We Up to the Challenge?: Current Crises and the Asian Intellectual COmmunity (The Work of the 2005/2006 API Fellows, page 095-107. Topik: Human Learning in the Contemporary World; Eastern Seaboard Development program (ESB); National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB); Newly Industrialized Country (NIC); Environmental Destruction; Social Consequences; Unwanted Legacies; State and Corporate Responsibility; Citizens’ Campaigns and Strategies Ketersediaan Perpustakaan PKPM Nomor Panggil: 342.7 ARE Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 1) Tandon: tidak ada    Reserve Lihat Detail Induk Isi artikel This study was conducted from March to June 2006 in Japan. The topic was chosen out of personal interest, as Thailand’s industrial development pattern has closely imitated that of Japan. At the same time, the Japanese government and Japanese corporations have interests in and influence on Thailand’s transformation from an agricultural-based to industrial-based economy. This is clearly seen in the development of the Eastern Seaboard Development program (ESB) in the mid-1980s. The Thai government, through the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), designed the ESB Program by duplicating some industrial zones in Japan in the belief that this would shortcut Thailand into a Newly Industrialized Country (NIC) in Asia. After it began life in the Fifth National Economic and Social Development Plan (1981-1986), the ESB has become the biggest industrial development program in Thailand. The targeted area covers three strategic coastal provinces in the eastern region—Rayong, Chonburi and Chachoengsao. According to the ESB plan, the Map Ta Phut area in Rayong province is designated as a heavy industrial zone for petroleum refineries, petrochemical factories, iron and steel factories, and coal power plants. The construction of a huge industrial estate along with industrial deep seaports started in the late 1980s to facilitate the foreign investment inflows. This retrospective study explores the history of Japan’s pollution problems and the anti-pollution movements of citizens. It was been conducted with the expectation that it would provide lessons for NGOs and relevant groups to learn from in the reexamination and revitalization of anti-pollution campaigns in Thailand. It is also a good start in building a closer connection between Japanese and Thai public interest organizations working on environmental protection and contributing to a better society. Opini Anda Klik untuk menuliskan opini Anda tentang koleksi ini! Kembali

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