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Byline: Chatrudee Theparat
May 6--A plan to allow increased private-sector tourism investment on popular islands on Thailand's east coast has raised objections from opponents who fear that the move could lead to the spoiling of natural attractions.
In defence of the plan, tourism officials say stepped up investment will be allowed on Koh Chang, Koh Kut, Koh Mak and a number of beaches in Trat province under the supervision of the Administration for Sustainable Tourism.
Plodprasop Suraswadi, head of a committee to develop the area, said investments in hotels, restaurants and ports would be included in the plan, which is currently being studied ...