• 
• 
• 

Egat governor Sombat Sarntijaree said the plant's sulphur emissions from 1992 to 1998 had at times exceeded the standard level when climate conditions were unfavourable but Egat had since installed filters at the plant which brought emissions into compliance with legal requirements.

Four hundred and eighteen Mae Moh villagers filed 19 lawsuits against Egat claiming compensation for the health effects of air pollution from the plant and another 15 separate cases against Egat for allegedly operating the Mae Moh mine without a mining licence.

On March 4, the Chiang Mai administrative court ruled that Egat had to pay compensation to the villagers in the 19 cases concerning pollution from 1992 to 1998.

Egat will consult with the Attorney-General's Office to seek ways to appeal the ruling on the alleged lack of a licence.