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Activists battle to save beaches from sea dykes

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The Bangkok Post

Activists battle to save beaches from sea dykes Civic groups say authorities are mistaken in seeing these eyesores as long-term solutions to erosion as there are better options Projects to construct sea dykes to ease beach erosion along various parts of Thailand’s coastline carry on despite clear evidence showing they are not a constructive or effective way to stop the problem, environmental activists say. Parts of several beaches have disappeared after such projects were completed. Examples can be found along the coast around Cha-Am beach in Phetchaburi province and along other shores in the …

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