Bangkok: Director-General of the Pollution Control Department revealed. The results of monitoring the vapors from the Aluminum Phosphide chemical truck fire. No residual vapors were found at all. Moreover, there were no reports of health effects. Emphasize that business operations related to the possession of hazardous substances will be strictly controlled. Ms. Preeyaporn Suwankaset, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PDC), revealed that from the accident the pickup truck of TCIS Inspection (Thailand) Co., Ltd. was carrying a chemical called Aluminum Phosphide, which is a substance. Chemicals used to eliminate insect pests in agricultural produce such as moths, termites, etc., were packed in 200 liter drums. They leaked and produced smoke on the road, Soi Phon Sawang 7, Samrong Nuea Subdistrict. Mueang Samut Prakan District Samut Prakan Province Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, is concerned about the concerns of Police General Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, has ordered the DOE. Inspect the impact in the incident area and provide urgent health advice to the public. The DOC follows up on the situation with relevant agencies from the moment it is notified of the incident. The relevant agencies ordered people in the nearby and downwind areas to evacuate during the incident starting at 8:00 p.m. As for the management of spilled chemicals, The recovery can be completed around 12:00 AM on January 4, 2024 by transporting it to the chemical owner's factory to send it for disposal using the correct method. The chemical Aluminum Phosphide is packed in a 200 liter drum. In a tank of about 100 liters This morning (January 5, 2024), the DandC went to the area to inspect chemical residues in the incident area. No traces of chemical residue were found on the road surface. The Samrong Nuea Subdistrict Municipality has brought a water spray truck to clean the traffic surface in the said alley. Moreover, no chemical residue was found in the drain pipe. No chemical odor was found in the incident area and nearby communities. Results of measuring chemical vapors in the incident area and people's houses downwind. (southwest) within a distance of 50 meters and 200 meters found that no phosphine was detected. From asking public health officials in Samut Prakan Province Mueang Samut Pu Chao Hospital and Samrong Nuea Subdistrict Municipality There are no reports of anyone affected by this case. In addition, people in the downwind area were asked and found that Not affected by health in any way. Because there was a warning to evacuate and close doors and windows during the incident. The people in the area where the incident happened were able to return to their accommodations and be able to live their normal lives. The DOC has recommendations for the public on how to behave. If a chemical spill occurs People should be evacuated to a place upwind. In a building that is completely concealed. and cooperate with officials in evacuating to a safe place when officials assess that there is a risk. You should wear a carbon filter mask (Carbon Mask). When coming into contact with the substance, immediately rinse with clean water. Remove and discard contaminated clothing. and cleanse the body And if there is any abnormality, you should see a doctor immediately. In this regard, the DPC will continue to supervise business operations related to the possession and use of hazardous chemicals in strict accordance with the Hazardous Substances Act Source: Thai News Agency