Chonburi Villagers Protest Against Plastic Smelting Factory Over Foul Odors and Wastewater

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Frustrated by ongoing issues with foul odors and wastewater emissions, more than 100 villagers from Village 3, Nong Hiang Sub-district, and Village 10, Nong Prue Sub-district, gathered to protest in front of a plastic smelting factory in Chonburi Province.

The villagers have been allegedly suffering from the factory’s emissions for many years. Despite a previous protest on July 24, 2024, which led to an inspection by officials from the Chonburi Provincial Industry Office, the Phanat Nikhom District Chief, and the Nong Hiang Sub-district Administrative Organization, the factory has allegedly continued its operations without resolving the issues.

During the previous protest, officials concluded that the factory should close for renovations to address the problems. However, the factory remained open, and the issues persisted. In response, the villagers gathered once again to demand action.

 

By Adam Judd

Phanat Nikhom, August 8th, 2024

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-08-10

 

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[mikebell]

29 minutes ago, webfact said:

officials concluded that the factory should close for renovations to address the problems. However, the factory remained open, and the issues persisted.

What are they officials of?  Have they no powers?

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

During the previous protest, officials concluded that the factory should close for renovations to address the problems. However, the factory remained open, and the issues persisted. In response, the villagers gathered once again to demand action.

Force the closure of the factory until the renovations have been done... 

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, mikebell said:

What are they officials of?  Have they no powers?

They have deep pockets.. 

[jacko45k]

What is plastic smelting.....? Always thought it was to do with getting metals out of ore.