Thailand Phi Phi Island’s twin woes – not enough water, too much marijuana


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BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): The much-visited Phi Phi Island in Krabi province is drowning in multiple crises. There is a severe shortage of fresh water for consumption. And outlets selling marijuana are on the rise.

Businessmen are urging the government to allocate funds for setting up a freshwater production plant and also take steps to control the open sale of marijuana.

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