What reminds you of Koh Samui - a world-class tourist destination legendary for its music festivals and pricey holiday homes for celebrities such as tennis player Justine Henin Hardenne and football coach Sven-Goran Eriksson? Well, Koh Samui is not only about sand, sea and fun in the sun. It is now also linked with oil exploration - something that is not so ravishing, and so unlike this beautiful resort island.
Last week Koh Samui made it into the media limelight once again, but not in a favourable way.
Last Saturday, locals, tourists and members of the Samui tourism industry staged a protest against the oil exploration plan. Thousands of people linked hands to try and form a human chain along the island's 52km-long ring road.
Such a mass demonstration is out of character on an island famous for its festive ambience. Yet their frustration is well justified.
My own thought, doing like this activity is the one of the most important idea that will attractive more foreigner to come and visit, this way we will gain up more country's profit. This event makes me think about when Thailand has Peace disaster rehabilitation.On that time,Thais are very unity. They love each other and also help each other too. They know how to prepare and they learn more about the truth of life. 2-3 years ago when Tsunami hit Thailand, my uncle was there and he told me that he knew how did people feel when they lost everything.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/feature/environment/190002/drilling-concessions-strongly-opposed
I also hope people can get more and more confidence in Thai economy. (2)
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