Thailand's nuclear power debate heats up as U.S., China build SMRs

Reactors have support from business community but public remains ambivalent

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Bangkok at sunset. Proponents of nuclear power see it as a clean alterative for energy-hungry Thailand. © Reuters

KENYA AKAMA, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Advances in nuclear power have added fuel to Thailand's debate on tapping the energy source, potentially creating opportunities for U.S. and Chinese companies pushing reactor designs touted as safer.

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