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development and protecting the environment in a more balanced

manner, using such tool as strategic environmental assessment in the

planning process.

14. In response to its recommendations, the NHRCT has been

informed of the actions the government has taken to implement

those recommendations which include a preliminary study on the

carrying capacity of Map Ta Phut area, a revision of the action plan

to resolve the problems in Map Ta Phut in a comprehensive manner

with participation of all those concerned so as to respect people’s

rights guaranteed in Section 67 of the 2007 Constitution, and the

setting up of a mechanism at provincial level to oversee and

monitor efforts to resolve the problems in the affected area. It is

also considering the use of strategic environmental assessment in

policy making and project planning process. The NHRCT welcomes

the afore-mentioned actions taken by relevant government agencies

and will follow up on the progress made and its impact on the

situation in Map Ta Phut.

15. Regarding the NHRCT recommendation on the establishment of

an independent organization on environment and health, a bill was

proposed by the government department concerned. With the

dissolution of the Parliament in December 2013 and the revocation

of the 2007 Constitution by the announcement of the National

Council for Peace and Order on 22 May 2014, the consideration of