Oily substance floating in Krabi province's 'Two Waters Canal'

KRABI, 29 October 2014 (NNT) - An unidentified liquid resembling an oil slick has been floating along Tapom Khlong Song Nam or the “two water canal”, which is listed as an ‘Unseen’ tourist destination in Krabi province.

The liquid is yellowish in color and has a strong odor. Residents are concerned that the substance would have a negative impact on the environment and deter tourists from visiting the area.

Government agencies have, therefore, ordered local authorities to quickly resolve the problem, so that it would not destroy wildlife and other aquatic creatures living in the mangrove forest around the canal.

After questioning the locals about the incident, the authorities believe that the liquid substance is either an oil spill or sewage waste that has been dumped into the area.


-- NNT 2014-10-29

"After questioning the locals about the incident, the authorities believe that the liquid substance is either an oil spill or sewage waste that has been dumped into the area."

Oh well - just another day for the folks dumping oil and sewage. Nothing to see here ... move along

Just what a tourists wants to see, I dont need to leave my home country to view polluted waterways.

The dearth of capacity in terms of handling environmental issues is present in these statements:

Government agencies have, therefore, ordered local authorities to quickly resolve the problem, so that it would not destroy wildlife and other aquatic creatures living in the mangrove forest around the canal.

After questioning the locals about the incident, the authorities believe that the liquid substance is either an oil spill or sewage waste that has been dumped into the area.

1) Ordering local authorities to "quickly resolve the problem" will do no good if they have no ability to determine what the substance is or have no ability to properly remove and dispose of it.

2) Questioning locals and arriving at the conclusion that it is "either an oil spill or sewage waste" betrays a completely inadequate identification process. A joke, really.

Developing countries have limited resources to establish and fund environmental agencies. In fact, although our richest countries certainly generate enough wealth to have adequate environmental agencies, agencies in those countries have been gutted by the neoliberal economic system, which sees them as enemies of profit, and views government regulation with extreme animosity.

Not such a good state of affairs for us or our descendants, is it?

Just find the nearest barrow selling fried chicken. It will be them for sure just chucking out the old oil once a week.