Thousands of residents in Hua Samrong sub-district in Lop Buri Province have been complaining about smoke and a foul odour emanating from a burning landfill operated by the municipal office of Tha Wung sub-district.

 

Many have complained that the smell and smoke are penetrating their houses, even though they have closed theirdoors and windows, adding that they are mostly concerned that their children will develop respiratory problems.

 

Boonlert Pruetthakorn, the vice mayor of Tha Wung sub-district municipality, said yesterday he suspects that someone set fire to the landfill. He admitted, however, that the strong wind makes it difficult for firemen to extinguish the fire.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/emissions-from-landfills-in-lop-buri-and-sa-kaeo-affecting-thousands/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-08

 

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2 hours ago, webfact said:

Boonlert Pruetthakorn, the vice mayor of Tha Wung sub-district municipality, said yesterday he suspects that someone set fire to the landfill. He admitted, however, that the strong wind makes it difficult for firemen to extinguish the fire.

Sack him and the mayor for dereliction of duty.

 

The cloud seeding and water drop helicopters have been ordered..... but apparently they are busy in more important places.