Mayor’s trash-tigation: Chalong clamps down on waste disposal after viral aerial reveal

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The mayor of Chalong has enforced a swift ban on any further waste disposal at a three-rai site in Baan Khoktanod, Moo 9, Chalong, following the spread of an aerial image of the site on social media. The image, first shared by the Facebook page Monsoon Garbage Thailand, prompted immediate action from local authorities.

 

Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew assigned Thanaporn Ongsantiphap, and Muang District Chief Phairot Srilamul to inspect the area opposite Wat Ladthi Wanaram (Wat Tai) on Chao Fa East Rd. Upon examining the site, Mayor Thanaporn promptly had “No Dumping” signs posted to prevent the situation from worsening.

 

Despite the land seemingly being privately owned, the Chalong Municipality possesses the authority to ban the dumping of waste in the area. This is due to it constituting a public nuisance, a violation punishable by law.

Srilamul said…

“As for the waste that is still in the area, we must discuss with the area owner how to manage it so that the existing waste doesn’t distress the local people.”

 

Thanaporn added…

“Chalong Municipality has contacted the person in charge of the area, who has shared information that they will contact the actual landowner soon. We will invite them to join in planning and finding solutions together with Chalong Municipality. This is necessary, as the news has impacted Phuket Province’s tourism image.”

 

by Mitch Connor

Top Photo taken from The Phuket News

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-20

 

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[hotchilli]

Public shaming seems to be the only way to get something done.

More drone views please.

[impulse]

16 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Public shaming seems to be the only way to get something done.

More drone views please.

Yeah, but there's more likely to be defamation charges and threats of jail time, than an actual cleanup.

 

[Baz Erckens]

We are living in the 21st century, Thailand wants to become a space nation, but is not even able to adequately dispose of waste.

[Captor]

Perfect area for dengue-mosquitos larves.