Petrochemical projects in Rayong that have passed an environmental impact assessment (EIA) can move ahead with their investment, since a new pollution-reduction plan is not expected to affect them. However, projects awaiting EIA approval will need to be delayed until the pollution-reduction plan is completed.
The NEB designated Map Ta Phut and other parts of Rayong province as a pollution-control zone on April 30. The pollution-reduction plan is being formulated by Rayong's provincial officials and local communities in collaboration with public agencies such as the Pollution Control Department and the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand.
11-May-09 
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