Problems with toxic wastewater started 16 years ago for villager of Nam Pu, shortly after the Wax Garbage Recycle Centre began operations. They lodged complaints with the Pollution Control Department and asked the agency to investigate as toxic wastewater contamination also spread to tambon Rang Bua of Chom Bung district. Adis Israngkura na Ayudya, PhD, is an adviser of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI). The environmental authorities pointed the finger at the Wax Garbage Recycling Centre, but the plant brushed aside the accusation. Despite numerous efforts by the authorities, the plant is still in operation and toxic wastewater contamination seems unstoppable.

Source: Bangkok Post February 07, 2017 22:08 UTC