South Pattaya canal plagued by environmental catastrophe

[webfact]

In a recent session of the Pattaya City Council, member Metakrit Sunthornrot ignited concern over the persistent challenges besieging the South Pattaya Canal.

 

Despite assurances of advancement, the situation continues to spiral, prompting intensified calls for immediate intervention.

Metakrit underscored the city’s dedication to tackling environmental adversities, particularly in the crucial management of the South Pattaya Canal. Plans were detailed to combat various issues, encompassing canal dredging, encroachment management, and capacity expansion for enhanced drainage efficiency.

 

However, Metakrit disclosed that despite efforts to reclaim public spaces and cleanse the canal, fresh obstacles emerged. Tenants residing in canal-side buildings reportedly diverted wastewater unlawfully, escalating pollution levels.

Furthermore, indiscriminate waste dumping and sedimentation further deteriorated the canal’s condition. Metakrit highlighted delays in constructing efficient drainage channels and rampant violations of regulations, including unauthorised construction near the canal. Residents’ frustration soared due to perceived sluggish and ineffective responses from authorities.

 

Expressing apprehension about the future, Metakrit queried the effectiveness of current measures in tackling persistent issues, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

Despite the Beautiful Clean Canal project’s aspirations to revitalise the waterway, its fruition appeared distant. Metakrit implored urgent action from authorities and stakeholders to confront the severity of environmental challenges in the South Pattaya Canal. Strict law enforcement and immediate measures to mitigate environmental degradation were deemed indispensable.

 

In related news, reports revealed strange pink canal water in Nonthaburi on Valentine’s Day as scientists scrambled to uncover the truth behind the sudden rosy hue. Experts from the Department of Science Service (DSS) embarked on an investigation uncovering startling findings that could change the way we see pollution.

The case, discovered in Khlong Bang Phraek near the Big C department store on Tiwanon Street, sparked urgent calls for action.

 

In other news, Kamala Beach in Phuket found itself in a murky situation, the main canal has turned black and is producing an unpleasant smell.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-02-28

 

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[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, webfact said:

However, Metakrit disclosed that despite efforts to reclaim public spaces and cleanse the canal, fresh obstacles emerged. Tenants residing in canal-side buildings reportedly diverted wastewater unlawfully, escalating pollution levels.

Furthermore, indiscriminate waste dumping and sedimentation further deteriorated the canal’s condition. Metakrit highlighted delays in constructing efficient drainage channels and rampant violations of regulations, including unauthorised construction near the canal. Residents’ frustration soared due to perceived sluggish and ineffective responses from authorities.

Welcome to Thailand... some people are just pigs..

[brianthainess]

Is that a waste pipe I see leading down from the chicken place or a hand rail down steps, where they can go to empty buckets of waste? So much grey water ends up in all rivers and canals nationwide. I expect the PM will be shocked to know this.

[Tailwagsdog]

Businesses with wastewater like restaurants need triple interceptors installed that seperate oil & solids from water before it goes into the sewer system. This interceptor is pumped out by a vacuum pump tanker truck monthly and taken to a special processing facility. That's progress, that's how you keep the waterways & ocean clean. I will never swim on the east coast until I get to Sattahip or Kon Chang

[BigStar]

They've supposedly been working on cleaning up this canal since forever. Same problems as identified years ago.