Operations have begun to transport cadmium tailings from The first batch of “Samut Sakhon-Bangkok” with 10 large trucks – ten wheels, totaling 258 tons – moves towards a storage pond in Tak Province on the Asian Road, with police leading the entire route. along with a special operations team to monitor toxic substances, both the HAZMAT team of Bangkok and the EPU unit from the Tam Prabhong Civil Service Commission. As for cadmium waste in Chonburi Province, it is expected to begin transporting it in May. The Minister of Industry reiterated confidence in Transporting cadmium tailings without problems It is safe. It is expected that mineral waste is still missing, but not much, while villagers around the factory that owns the hazardous substance inspect the building that stores hazardous waste again. Crying out if standards are not met No new storage ponds will be built. May raise the level of demand to close the entrance. Transport of cadmium tailings from J&B Metal Co., Ltd., Samut Sakhon Province and Lolo Thai Metal Co., Ltd., Bang Sue District, Bangkok, back to the original storage location, has begun. Bound and Beyond Co., Ltd., Nong Bua Tai Subdistrict, Mueang Tak District, at 8:00 a.m. on April 29 at Lolo Thai Company Limited, the same morning. Associate Professor Tavida Kamonvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok (Bangkok), Mr. Jessada Prapasawat, Director of Bang Sue District, Dr. Sunthorn Sunthornchat, Director of the Health Department, Mr. Phuchapong Sanyachote, Head of the Fire and Rescue Station. Lat Yao, HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) team with officials from related agencies Came to inspect the orderliness of the cadmium tailings transport. Getting on the trailer and sealing the vehicle Before moving together to the meeting point in Nonthaburi Province to join the procession with the cadmium sludge transport truck coming from Samut Sakhon Province to move the cadmium sludge back to the landfill area of the factory in Tak Province in one evening. In this regard, the Deputy Governor of Bangkok has instructed the Director of Bang Sue District Follow up on safety matters strictly as practiced. Especially the double sealing of each bag. Closing the seal after loading the bag into the vehicle. and covered with canvas outside Emphasis is placed on vacuuming vehicle wheels before leaving the factory. and that machines be used to measure contamination on the wheels and around every transport vehicle. From the inspection of the first car, no contamination levels were found. It is to reiterate confidence to the people. As for the movement of the procession to the meeting point in Nonthaburi Province, there was coordination with the Deputy Governor of Nonthaburi Province and the officials of the Ministry of Industry who were in the factory area were notified to continue coordinating. In addition, Bangkok has also organized a staff response team. Chemistry (HAZMAT Team) accompanied later at 2:00 p.m. Ms. Pimpattra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry. along with Mr. Nattapon Rangsitphon, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and the group Travel to J&B Company, Village No. 2, Bang Chuet Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon District. To follow up on the transport of cadmium sludge back to a landfill in Tak Province. which used 4 trucks, leaving the company area at approximately 9:00 p.m., arriving in Tak Province in the morning of April 30, with Mr. Chaiwat Tunthakit, Deputy Governor of Samut Sakhon Province, Mr. Putthikorn Wichaidit Industry in Samut Sakhon Province including officials from various related agencies joining in welcoming and explain the overall picture in the work plan at every step before releasing the four convoys carrying cadmium sludge, weighing a total of approximately 108 tons, from the company in Samut Sakhon Province onto Ekachai Road. There are police at Muang Samut Sakhon Police Station. Come to facilitate on the road, Ms. Pimpatra revealed that For the transport of cadmium sludge from Samut Sakhon Province back to Tak Province in this first round, the Ministry of Industry is in the highest level of preparation. There have been virtual tests before. It is expected that the transfer will be completed by June 17. Initially, cadmium sludge will be transported from Samut Sakhon and Bang Sue, Bangkok to Tak province first. As for Chonburi province, it still has to wait for the legal process, the Industry Minister said. that For the transport route this time Take the Asian route There are highway police from each area leading the procession. and forwarded to each province Will take breaks as necessary. There is no stopping to refuel. And there is an emergency plan in place in case of an accident. When arriving in Tak Province, the cadmium sludge will be stored in the waiting building in the factory area, which has a floor covered with synthetic clay. (Geosynthetic Clay Liner :GCL) while rushing to improve the cadmium waste storage pond to make it safe and secure according to EIA measures, with officials from the Tak and Samut Sakhon Industrial Office. Relevant agencies closely supervise the transfer. Therefore, we would like the public to be confident that the Ministry of Industry is preparing to the utmost for the transport from the origin to the destination in Tak Province, taking into account the safety of the people as the main concern for the weight of ore tailings found at this time. The Minister of Industry said From what has been detected, there are still some lacking. But not much if calculated with the moisture lost. Therefore, you must wait for all moves to be completed first. Therefore it can be concluded that Have you found all the cadmium sludge? But officials haven’t stopped searching. Every step must be completed quickly in time for the rain that may fall at any time. As for the lawsuit, a committee is in the process of setting up a fact-finding committee to find those involved who caused this problem from the beginning. Until the destination while Ms. Preeyaporn Suwannakes, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PDC), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NPS), revealed that from April 29 onwards. Started transporting cadmium waste that was found and stored at Thai Metal Co., Ltd., Bang Sue District, Bangkok, and J & B Metal Co., Ltd., Samut Sakhon Province, some of which was returned to a landfill in Tak Province. The vehicle will be completely covered with a waterproof plastic sheet. Use a GPS tracking system to track the mover. Throughout the journey, there will be police from each area taking on successive missions in leading the procession. Stop and park as necessary. As for the remaining cadmium waste and those from warehouses in Chonburi Province, it will begin transporting in May. The entire transfer is expected to be completed by mid-June, with the Environmental Protection Unit (EPU) assigned to monitor the transfer from origin to destination. Equipped with pollution measurement equipment, the vehicle will travel along with the convoy and once the transport is complete. The D&C will inspect the environmental quality both inside the factory and outside areas. To continue monitoring the quality of the environment, at Bound and Beyond Public Company Limited, No. 94, Village No. 1, Phahonyothin Road, Km. 409-410, Nong Bua Tai Subdistrict, Mueang Tak District, during the late morning of the same day, representatives of villagers from 7 villages in the subdistrict Nong Bua Tai, Mueang Tak District, and Mr. Krit Panniam, Tak District 1 MP, Kaew Klai Party, came to see the readiness and methods for laying the floor of the waiting building. To prevent leakage of cadmium that was transported in the first wave. with Mr. Sompong Fungtaweewong, Tak District Chief Tak Provincial Industrial Office officials Officials from the Tak Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Office joined to inspect the area. Mr. Supharot Promthap, a villager at Village No. 3, Ban Khlong Huai Sai, said that Villagers are also concerned about safety. It is feared that people will be affected in areas close to cadmium storage ponds. If the flooring is not up to standard There is a fear that cadmium will seep into the ground and contaminate rainwater flowing into rivers and canals. It will be dangerous to villagers who use drinking water. and do agriculture From the inspection, what the villagers want to change is The layer covered with synthetic clay is waterproof. The original request was to add a floor with HDPE plastic and have the seams completely connected on the first floor and then cover it with another layer of synthetic clay. And another issue is a pond that will store cadmium waste. A new pond will need to be built. Because the original pond was definitely not safe. There must be a clear discussion. Because we are in the area, we must create safety as well. If what we demand is still not satisfactory to the villagers Claims may be escalated. More villagers will come. The entrance may be closed from then at 6:30 p.m., Mr. Chulphong Thaweesri, Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works. Revealed after coming to inspect the order at the company. Thai Metal Wheels, Bang Sai District, Bangkok. At this point there are 99 bags of cadmium waste, equivalent to a quantity of 150 tons. It is said that the transport of 150 tons of cadmium waste onto 6 trailers covered with 2 layers of canvas to Tak Province will be carried out in procession. Cadmium waste trucks can leave this factory at around 8:00 p.m. onwards. In the case of villagers in the Tak province area, they requested that reinforced concrete be laid at the bottom of the pond. Currently, concrete reinforcement is in progress. It takes 28 days. During this time, a total of 450 tons of waste must be rested at mineral storage facilities from 6 locations in Chonburi, Bangkok, and Samut Sakhon provinces. After the concrete dries and is buried in landfill, it will not take long. More than 36-40 days, it can be put in a landfill. Read All “Thairath newspaper columns” here
