Protest in Thailand against China-backed special economic zone in Chana: Reports

Bangkok [Thailand], December 12 (ANI): Irked by the Thailand government plan to build China-backed industrial zone in Chana district, people from the insurgency-hit Deep South camped out near Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha’s office to protest against the multi-billion-dollar project, which they fear would harm the environment and will disrupt their lives. On Thursday, dozens of people from Chana, the affected district in Songkhla province, protested outside the Prime Minister’s office and said they intended to stay encamped until they heard from the administration, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported.Somboon Khamhaeng, leader of the Chana Rak Tin Network (Chana Hometown Lovers Network),…