Samut Sakhon Samut Sakhon Province Confirming that the area has not been declared a disaster zone. After discovering that 15,000 tons of cadmium and zinc waste had been illegally transported in the area for several months. But an announcement was made prohibiting entry into the area for 90 days while the Public Health Department hastens to inspect the health of workers and communities. The atmosphere inside Soi Kong Phan Phon, Village No. 2, Bang Chuet Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon District, Samut Sakhon Province, people living around the smelter. It was found that more than 15,000 tons of cadmium and zinc residue, which are dangerous substances, were hidden in the factory. For many months, this morning it was found that people were still living their lives as usual. Some people wear masks, some don't, in the alley area. It was found that there were a large number of smelters. Smells like chemicals. and white dust strewn throughout the alley While the factory found The fence has been closed. and does no t allow anyone to enter according to the announcement of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Directorate. signed by the Governor of Samut Sakhon Province As the provincial director, exercise authority According to the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act Issue a notice prohibiting any person from Go to live or conduct any business in the factory area for a period of 90 days to allow the provincial industry to inspect. which has not yet been used to declare a disaster designation in any way From the inspection of many agencies yesterday About 15,000 tons of cadmium waste coming from Tak Province was found packed in more than one large bag stored in two buildings. Officials have already seized it. While data from industry in Samut Sakhon Province It is stated that this plant is only allowed to store and crush industrial waste and aluminum casting. The factory's actions are therefore considered to be guilty of operating without permission and storing toxic materials without permission. And there was an ord er to move all cadmium tailings out of Samut Sakhon Province. to send back to the originating company in Tak Province You will be given time to process within 7 days. However, even though it has been confirmed that At this time, there is no information on people affected by cadmium in the area. And the said cadmium and zinc residue mixed with 30% Portland cement are in a hardened state. and is stored in a closed location Not to affect the environment Although it has been confirmed that no danger has been found in the surrounding area. But this seems to go against the feelings of people in the area who say they still feel unsafe and want the province to speed up inspection of the surrounding air and water quality. It is reported that the Minister of Industry We are going to the area to inspect the factory again. Another important issue is to check whether the substance is dangerous and in such a large amount. Technically it would have to be permanently landfilled in Tak Province, but how was it gradually tra nsported into this area? Source: Thai News Agency