Pig farm stink leaves Surin village in a smelly health predicament

[snoop1130]

 

Residents of Nong Kok village in Surin province have expressed their complaints regarding a nearby pig farm that has been emitting extremely unpleasant smells for over two decades. The foul-smelling situation has resulted in recurrent visits to the hospital due to health problems. Despite making numerous appeals to the appropriate authorities, no measures have been implemented, giving rise to suspicions of influential interference and prompting a call for government intervention.

 

The pig farm, located at the heart of the community, has been in operation for over 20 years and spans a distance greater than 2 kilometres. The stench emanating from the pig waste spreads throughout the community, causing residents to suffer frequent health issues and hospital visits. Despite complaints to the local municipality, the problem remains unresolved. Moreover, complaints about the pig farm often result in verbal abuse from disgruntled farm owners.

 

Upon investigation at Nong Kok village, more than 10 villagers and officers from the Prasat Police Station were found waiting near the pig farm, which is situated central to the village and adjacent to the main road. The large-scale pig farm consists of three long interconnected barns, stretching over 200 metres, reported KhaoSod.

 

Any attempt to address the farm owner was met with hostility and dissatisfaction. The issue was brought to the attention of the local media and police, in hopes that dialogue could be established with the pig farm owner. However, the situation remained unchanged, as the owner, also a former mayor, is believed to wield substantial local influence.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/surin-villagers-plead-for-intervention-over-20-year-stench-from-local-pig-farm

 

-- The Thaiger 2023-08-31

 

- Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

 

Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

[sammieuk1]

I know what a pig farm smells like without the heat but can only imagine what that adds to the pong here????

[Burma Bill]

Dump a load of chicken manure at his house!

[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Despite making numerous appeals to the appropriate authorities, no measures have been implemented, giving rise to suspicions of influential interference and prompting a call for government intervention

Sorted.

[RichardColeman]

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

The pig farm, located at the heart of the community, has been in operation for over 20 years and spans a distance greater than 2 kilometres.

Mentality of people that would rather moan and complain about it for 20 years rather than move is outstanding !