The Dynamics of Environmental Movements in Civil Politics
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This research article aims to study the commencement and the evolution of environmental movements by reference to participatory democracy and provisions in the Constitutions of B.E. 2540 (1997) and 2550 (2007). The researcher also analyzes the dynamics of these movements in respect to oppositional. The researcher used qualitative research method in collecting data from documents and field research. The field research involved the in-depth interviewing of three groups of informants concerned.
Findings are as follows: The mobilization goals of the environmental movements were to solve problems through the agency of civil society by means of establishing groups or clubs for community members. This provided an arena whereby those engaged in civil politics could demand that public agencies and private businesses solve existing problems. A salient instance was the demand to cease developing projects which have adverse effects on village life and the circumambient environment of community members. Problems stemmed from the fact that reports on the effects of projects on the environment were not transparent. Environmental effect report and public hearings did not afford opportunities of members of the general public to enjoy true participation. When there was no response to their demands, the villagers coordinated with external groups and networks, thereby allowing them to be confident that they were not alone in their struggle.
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