Director-General of Pollution Control Department Go to the inspection area after 30 days and found the dust value still exceeds the standard Therefore ordered to close immediately and inform the prosecution Phimai Sugar Factory
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On February 19, 2021, Mr. Attaphon Charoensa, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department Along with his delegation, Korat Industrial Company Limited (Pimai Sugar Factory), Nong Rawiang Subdistrict, Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, after the villagers complained of air pollution dust problems. And smuggling to release wastewater into water sources Affecting the health and livelihoods of villagers for more than 20 years
There are 3 problems that villagers claim: dust from sugar cane pulp. The problem of sugarcane cars running into the factory Causing dust to affect the village And noise problems caused by machines in the factory Previously, the industry in Nakhon Ratchasima Has made an order letter to the factory to speed up the improvement of the dust control system to be completed within 30 days, if not resolved, will be prosecuted according to the law.
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And from the instantaneous measurement of PM10 dust particles On this day, we found that 238 micrograms per cubic meter. Tends to exceed the average 24-hour average air quality standard set to a value of not more than 120 micrograms, the factory was ordered to stop all kinds of machinery. In order to improve to be in accordance with industrial regulations
Along with preparing the officer to notify the legal prosecution After finding clear evidence The factory will take action within 3 days after visiting the inspection area and having a meeting with all parties.
The reporter reported that before Mr. Attapon Will go back Villagers in the affected area Came and bowed to Mr. Attapon Ready to plead guilty to the factory and ask to help the villagers in the Phimai area as well Mr. Attapol pledged to take the decisive action with the sugar factory.
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