Building A House On Old Tapioca Field-cyanide

[Lomsak]

We have bought some farm land in Sattahip area.

Want to build a house on it , potentially in a few years.

I have now been told that i may have a problem as the fields had been planted with Tapioca for at least 3 years prior to the purchase.

Does Tapioca poison the soil with Cyanide etc.

If so , what countermeasures can i make to minimise health risk?

Should i find someone to take soil and water samples, if so who do you recommend that could do it for us locally via e mail dialogue etc

Advice much appreciated , as having sleepless nights.

New member We live in UK.

[chownah]

Tapioca plant does not poison the soil at all....there is nothing to worry about in that regard.

Chownah

[Lomsak]

Tapioca plant does not poison the soil at all....there is nothing to worry about in that regard.

Chownah

thanks for the quick reply and putting our minds to rest.

The rumour came actually from a Pattaya Real Estate Magazine,would you believe it!

Just shows you that its always best to check advice !

[pete_r]

Tapioca plant does not poison the soil at all....there is nothing to worry about in that regard.

Chownah

Seconded.