Day: April 6, 2024

Bangkok, Director General of the Pollution Control Department. Revealed that officials have inspected the environmental impact of the transport of cadmium and zinc waste in Samut Sakhon Province and have not found any contamination. We will continue to monitor while waiting for the Ministry of Industry and Samut Sakhon Province. Set a plan for moving to a landfill in Tak Province and provide advice on moving. for safety

Ms. Preeyaporn Suwannakes, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department, said that Order officials to watch out for environmental impacts in the case of transporting cadmium and zinc waste from Bound and Beyond Public Company Limited (formerly Padaeng Industry Company Limited) to J and B Metal Company. Co., Ltd., which carries on the business of casting and melting aluminum billets. Aluminum pellets from aluminum scraps and aluminum slag (Scrap and Dross), Samut Sakhon Province

In this regard, the Pollution Control Department participated in the inspection of environmental impacts f
rom April 4, 2024 by collecting cadmium and zinc tailings samples and environmental quality samples for inspection, including:

cadmium and zinc residue

Soil inside the factory (in the smelter and outside the smelter)

Ash from the smelting air treatment system

Soil outside the factory

Chemical vapors in the atmosphere

Wastewater

The results of the initial measurement were as follows:

cadmium and zinc residue It has a cadmium content of 24,884 mg/kg, which is considered hazardous waste due to the content of cadmium contaminants exceeding 100 mg/kg (according to the announcement of the Ministry of Industry regarding the management of waste or unused materials, B.E. . 2023)

The soil in the smelter found a cadmium content of 7,159 mg/kg. The soil inside the factory outside the smelter. Found a cadmium content of 31,584 mg/kg and soil in front of the factory fence. The amount of cadmium was found at 2,838 mg/kg, which at all three points was found to be higher than the criteria for soil contamination withi
n the factory. (Criteria for soil contamination within the factory According to the announcement of the Ministry of Industry regarding the criteria for contamination in soil and groundwater, 2016, must not exceed 810 mg/kg.) –

Ash from the smelting air treatment system Cadmium was not detected.

Soil in the community area upwind and downwind within 10 meters did not detect any cadmium levels.

No chemical vapors were detected in the atmosphere.

Water samples were collected at 3 points: 1) the drainage gutter in front of the smelter, 2) the drainage gutter in front of the office building, and 3) a natural canal, which must be taken for testing in a laboratory in order to expedite the results quickly.

Director-General of the Pollution Control Department said that Had a meeting to discuss with Environment and Pollution Control Office No. 3 (Phitsanulok), Environment and Pollution Control Office No. 5 (Nakhon Pathom), Samut Sakhon Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Office. (Samut Sakhon Provincial Pu
blic Health Office) and Tak Province (Tak Provincial Public Health Office) to follow up on progress and practice preparing to provide technical support in planning to transport waste from Samut Sakhon Province back to a safe landfill in the province. A total of 7 factors include:

1) From the detection of cadmium in the soil in front of the factory fence of J and B Metal Company Limited, Samut Sakhon Province. which may be attached to the wheels of transport vehicles Therefore there is an offer. Contaminated soil has been vacuumed and collected for proper disposal. J and B Metal Company Limited has temporarily ceased operations following orders from the industry in Samut Sakhon Province. and there are no more workers going to work.

2) Workers working in the factory of J and B Metal Company Limited, Samut Sakhon Province, a total of 19 cases, on April 4, 2024, 11 urine samples were collected for examination, with 8 remaining. of which additional urine will be collected on April 9, 2024.

3) Samut Sakhon Provi
ncial Public Health Office has requested knowledge regarding consideration of waste contamination in the environment according to environmental quality standards to bring to the governor of Samut Sakhon Province. Next

4) From the proposal to safely transport cadmium and zinc waste back to the original landfill in Tak Province, there are concerns about the engineering structure of the landfill due to the opening of the pit. and used heavy equipment to dig out cadmium and zinc residue. Therefore, it is proposed that the said engineering structure be inspected. Are landfills ready to operate safely again? Moreover, if they are not yet ready, how should they proceed with preparing a temporary storage building? Or should it be stored in the warehouse of J and B Metal Co., Ltd. for the time being because the warehouse building of Bound and Beyond Public Co., Ltd., Tak Province, has been completely demolished a long time ago?

5) In the case of waste to be brought When going to landfill, the properties of waste (TT
LC/STLC) and others must be checked in a laboratory. In order to consider whether waste treatment must be carried out before landfilling according to the criteria for safe landfilling or not as well. This may take time to prepare item 2 and check the properties of waste like this. It may take time to be unable to complete the transportation of waste within 7 days as specified by the Governor of Samut Sakhon Province.

6) Consideration of limitations in the readiness of equipment and tools for monitoring and inspecting the waste. Environment in Tak Province and Environment and Pollution Control Office 3 (Phitsanulok) including provinces with transportation routes that are relatively far from Samut Sakhon Province and Environment and Pollution Control Office 5 (Nakhon Pathom) in the relevant area of ??responsibility It may not be sufficient to support monitoring of environmental quality and safety impacts in the operation of transporting such waste.

7) When considering the assessment of readiness and feasibili
ty according to the reasons mentioned above, there may be risks in the operation. and may be delayed within the specified period. The option of landfilling at another waste disposal site in Samut Sakhon Province or other nearby provinces may need to be considered. To reduce the risk of transporting cadmium and zinc waste, which are in large quantities.

The Pollution Control Department has left the following issues for consideration, according to points 4 – 7, to Tak and Samut Sakhon Provincial Public Health Offices to consult with the provincial governors. To discuss together and make decisions about options for disposal of waste stored within the said factory.

As for the results of inspection of soil samples around the factory, which expanded the sampling radius from the original distance of no more than 10 meters to a distance of no more than 1 kilometer, no cadmium contamination was detected. Except for the area in front of the factory fence. Cadmium was found at a level of 3,430 mg/kg (higher than the c
riteria for soil contamination within the factory. According to the announcement of the Ministry of Industry regarding the criteria for contamination in soil and groundwater, 2016, must not exceed 810 mg/kg.)

Director-General of the Pollution Control Department said that Pollution Control Department officials have been assigned to continuously monitor environmental impacts. But now there is an order to close the area to allow unrelated persons to enter.

Previously, Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Mentioning the case of more than 15,000 tons of cadmium found in Samut Sakhon Province, that as soon as the incident occurred Office of Natural Resources and Environment, Samut Sakhon Province Inspect together with relevant agencies. Initially, there is no information on people affected by cadmium in the area. as well as cadmium and zinc residue. It is mixed with 30 percent Portland cement and is currently in a hardened and stable state. If ke
pt in a closed place and not washed. It will not cause any impact on the environment. Ready to emphasize to the Pollution Control Department to collect samples. To check for contaminants in factories, in the air, and in natural water sources. To report the results to the public immediately. Because if it takes too long, it will affect the feelings of the people. In addition, he ordered the Pollution Control Department to send officials to the area to meet with people to give advice on how to live their lives during this period.

In this regard, the Pollution Control Department must cooperate with provincial governors in providing advice and consultation in academic matters. Help take care of the transportation and storage of cadmium properly. in order not to make mistakes A working group of the Ministry of Natural Resources will be established. Take care of this matter until the situation is resolved. and also gave the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning Inspect the smelting fact
ory to see whether an EIA has been prepared and whether the specified EIA measures have been followed or not. However, if the inspection is found that the environment has environmental contaminants. Prosecute legal action strictly. Including rehabilitation costs, the company must be responsible according to the polluter principle. Or the business license may have to be seized from the granting agency as well.

Source: Thai News Agency

Krabi, A tree more than 30 meters high fell blocking all 4 lanes of the road on the route to Nopparat Thara Beach. and Ao Tha Len Mueang Krabi District Fortunately, there were no cars passing by. Officials rushed to clear the area until traffic was open as usual.

past noon Officials of the Ao Nang Highway Section, Krabi Province, facilitate traffic passing by on the road to Nopparat Thara Beach. and Ao Tha Len Krabi-Khao Thong Line, Sai Thai Subdistrict, Mueang Krabi District After a large tree, more than 30 meters high, fell on the road, closing all four lanes of traffic, causing traffic to be temporarily closed. All types of vehicles cannot pass.

The tree also fell on high-voltage power lines and caused sparks to ignite nearby dry trees. Officials rushed to extinguish the fire. along with using a chainsaw to cut down trees from the road surface It takes about 45 minutes for traffic to open as usual.

The said tree was on the mountain next to the road where the incident occurred. It is thought that the ro
ots of the tree are starting to rot. Unable to support the weight of the trunk In addition, last week a fire broke out at the said spot. cause the tree to dry up and die This caused him to fall down and block the traffic lane. But luckily during the incident there were no cars passing by. Therefore, no one was harmed.

Source: Thai News Agency

Ranong, Made in Thailand, the cool Thai land, will take you to see one of the best Robatta coffee varieties in Thailand. in Ranong Province The aroma and taste are being widely talked about among coffee lovers.

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Ratchaburi, Thieves enter the house. The homeowner claims he fired a gun into the air to threaten him and still refused to stop. Having said that, he fired heavily and shot at him without stopping, killing him on the spot. The police charged him with murder.

Police Colonel Nat Phiphatsawat Superintendent of Lak Ha Police Station Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi Province, deployed forces to inspect the scene after being notified. Someone was shot and killed by a gun. At the back garden area, Bua Ngam Subdistrict, Damnoen Saduak District. At the scene, the body of a man, approximately 25 years old, was found. No documents were found on the body. So I still don’t know if I’m Thai. or foreign workers The corpse was wearing a blue t-shirt. Wear black pants Wear black sneakers There was one gunshot wound to the abdomen, one to the buttocks, and one to the left leg. Officials sent the body for identification at Ratchaburi Hospital forensic examination.

In addition, at the scene, a 42-year-old man who used the
gun to shoot the deceased was found waiting to surrender with a registered 9 mm gun and gave a statement to the police that Before the incident, I received a call from my sister that a criminal had entered the house and was trying to shake the door to go inside. But there were only my older sister and grandchildren at home. and an elderly uncle It made everyone very afraid. So he hurriedly drove back to the house. Came to find the man still walking in the backyard. So he asked what he was doing. Because there is only one entrance and exit in the area of ??one’s own house because the inside is a dead end. And it is a private area where outsiders will not enter. If we don’t know each other The said man looked similar to a drunk person. His eyes were red and he tried to walk towards him. He was holding a gun and tried to tell the man to sit down and raise his hands. But the man didn’t listen and tried to walk towards him while holding a black object in his hand. He used his hand to stop him and fired a gun into
the air to frighten him to stop. But the man still tried to walk towards him. without paying attention to the fact that he had a gun in his hand When the man walked in and almost reached him, he decided to fire his gun. The bullet hit his body before he ran away and fell into the garden, causing his death. He had no intention of shooting to kill him, but just wanted the man to stop for fear that he would attack him in self-defense. and do not know the intention of the deceased who came into the house and wanted anything

Initially, the officers had the firearms extended for inspection and charged the shooter. Charged with murder along with inspecting the gunpowder soot on the hands To add evidence to the next case.

Source: Thai News Agency

Incident of an 18-wheel trailer carrying a container. Lost control and crashed into a commercial building. Thonburi side area until the building was heavily damaged Officials were still unable to move the vehicle from the building. Fear of buildings collapsing.

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Krabi, Nopparat Thara Beach National Park. Sondhi’s Phaya Suea team captured a backhoe that was trespassing and digging more than 3 rai of land in the reserved forest area.

Mr. Yutthaphong Damsrisuk, head of Nopparat Thara Beach-Phi Phi Islands National Park. and assigned to the Special Operations Unit, the guardian of national parks and wildlife (Phaya Suea), leading officials Inspect and suppress illegal activities related to forestry in the area of ??responsibility. As it was reported that there was an encroachment on the area by using machinery to dig gravel in the area of ??Hat Nopparat Thara – Phi Phi Islands National Park, Village No. 1, Nong Thale Subdistrict, Mueang District, Krabi Province.

It was found that digging had opened up a forest area. It looks like digging gravel. Open the soil into a deep area Characteristics of digging the soil up to the rock layer. During inspection, no drivers were found in the area of ??the incident, but 1 backhoe, brand SUMITOMO, yellow, was found parked about 50
meters away from the point where the gravel pit was being dug, which had traces of crawler wheels visible. The circumstances of digging in the said area are clearly evident.

Officers worked together to measure the area where the encroachment and occupation occurred. Digging and scooping up the soil Open the mountain behind the said plot. which is steep Until there were rocks falling into the area. There are traces of mining in the said area which has continued to be useful. Officials used government satellite (GPS) coordinate detection tools to measure the coordinates of the encroached area. Calculated area is more than 3 rai.

Therefore, they jointly inspected the area and a yellow SUMITOMO brand backhoe, which was seized as evidence of the crime. Prepare to inform investigators at Ao Nang Provincial Police Station. To track down the perpetrators and prosecute them according to the law.

Source: Thai News Agency