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Villagers' suit against gold miner dismissed
The Administrative Court of Phitsanulok yesterday dismissed a complaint against Akara Mining Co that its gold operation damaged the environment and villagers’ health.
The court ordered that the company’s concession not be withdrawn.
Akara Mining had been sued by villagers in Phichit, where its gold-mining operation is located.
The court in cooperation with Mahidol University took a year to look for environmental impacts. It found that the operation had not affected the environment or the health of villagers.
32 foreign firms get the nod
Another 32 foreign companies received approval to set up businesses in Thailand this month, bringing initial investment of at least Bt547 million, the Business Development Department reported.
Investments were mainly in financial services, representative firms, and retail and wholesale.
