The NASA climate project in Thailand is off  for now, but Reuters is reporting that it could be revived in the future. The news agency is quoting NASA officials as leaving the door open for the project to be conducted next year.  Reuters also says it's also possible that the research could be done at another site in Thailand.

U.S. Coast Guard HC-130 landing at U-Tapao in 2005

The project was originally approved in 2010 by a government made up of politicians opposed to former Prime Minister Thakin Shinawatra.  Now that the government is led by Thaksin's sister and his supporters, the opposition politicians are denouncing the plan as a violation of the country's sovereignty.  There have also been rumors that the project might be a cover for US spy activities.  NASA officials have denied those rumors.

Prime Minister Yingluck

NASA said it needed final approval for the project by June 26th. This week, Prime Minister Yingluck's government said the Thai Parliament would need to vote on the plan, a move which couldn't come before August 1st, prompting NASA to scratch it.

Another twist came today when the Ms. Yingluck's Pheu Thai party announced that it would file suit against the previous prime minister and cabinet members who originally approved the plan for failing to follow proper procedures.