Two suspicious fires were discovered at a warehouse storing chemical waste in Phachi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. It suggests arson like the first time. The Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works went to the area to repeat the matter before unscrewing the tap and opening up about the reasons behind his resignation. He was not disappointed. Refusing to answer, were you pressured? Confirmed that in the past, he was determined to work hard but had to receive support from the management. The Minister of Industry explains that he has never put pressure on anyone, pointing out that the Civil Service Commission must work for the people. As for the fire situation, officials sprayed water overnight until the fire was controlled in a limited area. The Father of the Old City coordinated with the Irrigation Department to open the water and support the firefighting team in rushing to control the situation. Check the air quality and it’s still not dangerous. But there was a bad smell from far away while Phachi Hospital ordered it to be temporarily closed. After moving all the patients out Affected villagers flock to get tested at Field hospital from a double fire incident at a warehouse storing industrial chemical waste. Along Uthai-Phachi Road, Village No. 2, Phachi Subdistrict, Phachi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province It was an abandoned warehouse where more than 4,000 tons of chemical waste had been illegally stored. It was confiscated by officials in the case. Previously, there had been a fire once on the night of February 29th. This time the fire occurred on the evening of May 1st inside Warehouse No. 4 and Warehouse No. 5. Officials sprayed water for several hours. Still unable to control the fire. Mr. Chulphong Thaweesri, Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works (DIW), announced his resignation from government service in the middle of a meeting of the Industrial Commission. House of Representatives By submitting a letter of resignation to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry. The cause is expected to be from heavy pressure, including the fire at the chemical waste warehouse. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province and Rayong Province, including illegally transporting cadmium sludge from Ta Kothibodi Province. On the evening of May 1, Mr. Chulphong Thaweesri, Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works (DIW), traveled to the warehouse where the incident occurred, along with Mr. Niwat Rungsakhon, Governor of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Along with officials from relevant agencies, they plan to control the situation. Mr. Chulphong revealed that The fire at Warehouses 4 and 5 was chemical waste that had been illegally kept during the legal process. Initially, inside there are chemicals such as iron, acids, oil, and used chemicals. A fire like this will cause gas to spread out. Officials were sent to check the air quality. By setting up a vehicle to detect the values in front of the district and at Phachi Hospital, following the wind direction, asking to measure the values of various chemicals. First, what substances are contaminants in the air? We have received the budget for disposal and are waiting to make a T.O.R. The Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works further revealed that Chemical waste in this warehouse is in the process of ordering the warehouse owner to dispose of it. But the warehouse owner still hasn’t taken action. There is another way, which is for the government to do it itself. Just received the budget for 2024, requesting it for the disposal of substances in Ratchaburi. The budget must be changed from Ratchaburi to Ayutthaya, in the process of doing T.O.R. to hire for disposal The initial estimate was approximately 28 million baht, but the budget for 2024 was only 6.9 million baht. However, it will be brought here before budgeting at 60 million baht to be used in Ratchaburi. The budget was 6.9 million baht, but he did not. have used Because I asked for the budget from the Prime Minister to do it instead. Must request a change from Ratchaburi to use at Phachi first. I have responded that I have no objection. Now it is left to do a T.O.R. to open up the issue of unraveling the cork – refusing to be upset at the question about submitting a letter of resignation from government service. Mr. Chulaphong revealed that After receiving the position over a year ago, he confirmed that he was fully committed to his work. But it must be supported by the management. Whatever happened, there were reports that they wanted a change in the Director-General. In order for the problem to be better, he was ok and submitted his resignation letter. But now I’m still working. I’m not disappointed. I think it’s time. I don’t want to say whether it was due to pressure or not. But I still want to do my best until I get approval to resign. Mobilize water spraying overnight without completely extinguishing it later in the morning. After officials sprayed water to put out the flames that were burning inside Warehouse No. 4 and Warehouse No. 5 throughout the night, more than 10 hours had passed. The fire was able to be controlled within a limited area. But the fire was not completely extinguished as fire erupted from beneath a pile of remnants of burned chemical tanks. Must mobilize and spray water to nourish at all times There was still a cloud of white smoke floating inside the warehouse. Sending a foul odor more than 100 meters away. The governor coordinates with the Irrigation Department, Mr. Niwat Rungsakhon, the governor of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Bring officials from relevant agencies to the scene of the incident. Coordinate with the Royal Irrigation Department To request opening of water drainage for disaster relief officials in Phra Nakhon Province Sri Ayutthaya brings long-distance pump trucks to pump water. And a 90 meter high fire truck was brought in to shoot high-level water to spray from above onto the surface below at the fire spot in Warehouse No. 4 and Warehouse No. 5 because there were many types of chemicals inside the warehouse. Including concentrated chemicals Can bite the surface of shoes and clothes. This makes it difficult for ground staff to work. It was reported that on May 2, Phra Nakhon Province Sri Ayudhya and related agencies will move chemicals stored in the warehouse where the fire occurred. to be stored in another place There will be a meeting at Phachi District Office. But before the meeting could begin, a fire broke out and patients were moved to Phachi Hospital, temporarily closed. Dr. Panuwat Panket, Inspector General of the Ministry of Public Health, Health Region 4, revealed that the chemical fire still emits a foul smell in the area. Distance: 100-300 meters and the direction the wind blows. Phra Nakhon Province Public Health Sri Ayudhya joined with Phachi Hospital to set up a special center as a temporary command center in front of Phachi Hospital, and Phachi Hospital was temporarily closed. Of the 35 patients in the hospital, 17 were discharged home, while the other 18 were transferred for treatment to 3 hospitals in the area. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province As for the people in the surrounding area, a field hospital was set up at Khok Muang Temple. For smoke or pollution that occurs in the air We have coordinated with the Pollution Control Department to bring the vehicle in for inspection. Initially, the weather conditions are not considered very dangerous. But in the factory area where the fire started, the pollution levels were very high. Public Health Office went to the area to inspect the health of Dr. Preecha Prempree, Public Health Supervisor, Health District 4, revealing that after a chemical warehouse caught fire causing air pollution. A mobile weather inspection vehicle was deployed in front of Phachi Hospital to inform the public about which areas had very high air pollution levels. Will have an effect on the respiratory tract. Irritates the skin and stings the eyes. The first method of prevention You must remove yourself from the dangerous area. and protect by wearing a mask But masks are considered to be of little help. However, there have been no reports of anyone being affected. The Provincial Public Health Department will send a team to the area to check on the health of children, the elderly, and chronically ill people. Some people may need to have their blood drawn to follow up on the results of the well-planned training without any obstacles. Dr. Yutthana Wanna Pho Klang Public health doctor Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province and Dr. Pratchaya Phayakruang, director of Phachi Hospital, revealed that Phachi Hospital had previously encountered problems with fires emitting foul-smelling chemicals, so they had prepared and rehearsed the plan well. There are no obstacles in transporting patients. and put up signs to speed up public relations for the public to know For patients who do not yet have an appointment to see a doctor or have a health check, most are chronic patients. Will the hospital have riders as public health officers? Village health volunteers in the area deliver medicine to homes. As for patients who are sent for further treatment at hospitals If the treatment period has expired, they can be sent home immediately. But if they are inpatients who still need continuous treatment, they will return for further treatment at Phachi Hospital. Field hospital at Khok Muang Temple, Village No. 1, Khok Muang Subdistrict, Phachi District, location of the field hospital. People affected by inhaling toxic fumes are gradually coming in for treatment. Most are irritated. A stuffy nose, difficulty breathing, and a burning throat. There is a team of doctors, nurses, and staff of Phachi Hospital and Phachi Health Promotion Hospital on duty 24 hours a day until the situation is resolved. Mr. Somsong Jarukal, age 50, is one of the affected people. There is a house just 100 meters from the warehouse. He revealed that after the fire last night, he took his family out to sleep at a relative’s house that is far away. Everyone had symptoms of shortness of breath and chest pain. This morning they rushed to the field hospital for examination. The staff did a history and checked the symptoms and found that there were no respiratory problems. Let me go home, Prime Minister. The Subdistrict Administrative Organization mobilized to help Mr. Sakon Rojanee, the Mayor of Khok Muang Subdistrict Administrative Organization, revealed that after the incident occurred last night, Subdistrict Administrative Organization officials went to the area to help the affected people. Today, forces were brought to Khok Muang Temple to facilitate the establishment of a field hospital and publicize it for villagers in the community area. The Subdistrict Administrative Organization has supported food and drinking water for staff, doctors, nurses, and those who come to use the services. Throughout 24 hours, solving the case of a warehouse owner hiding chemicals. Reporters reported that As for the warehouse where the incident occurred, there are a total of 5 warehouses in the same area. It has been abandoned for many years and has 2 co-owners. In 2022, they contacted to buy the warehouse but were unable to buy it, so they used the rental method instead. There is a connection between individuals and companies. After finding that industrial chemical waste was illegally stored inside the warehouse The Factory Department has filed a complaint against Eak Uthai Company. both juristic persons and directors from 2022-2023 according to evidence found inside the warehouse Both trucks are parked. and a chemical storage tank identified as belonging to Ek Uthai Company. The Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division police collected evidence and filed a complaint according to Hazardous Substances Act To those involved in the rental and Ek Uthai Company Came to acknowledge the allegation. He denied pointing out that the fire was suspicious twice, indicating arson. Later, on February 29, the first fire broke out at the warehouse. After the fire was extinguished, forensic police officers inspected the scene and found many pieces of evidence. The incendiary bomb was timed to set the entire warehouse on fire. But only one warehouse exploded and there was a fire. Officials quickly controlled the fire. Therefore, it is believed that there was an attempt to burn and destroy the evidence by arson. Only 2 months had passed and the fire occurred a second time suspiciously. This is because the fire broke out just one day before the meeting to prepare for moving chemicals in the warehouse. Indicating that it may also be arson, the penalty for possession of type 3 hazardous substances is a fine not exceeding 100,000 baht, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both. It is considered a very minor charge. But if the court finds them guilty, they will be responsible for transporting and disposing of the chemicals, which requires a lot of money. The perpetrators therefore chose to use the method of burning and destroying all police possessions. Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division moves to request an arrest warrant. Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin Pusit, commander of Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division, said that in the case of a chemical warehouse that Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province had a fire incident for the second time. The Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division is in the process of collecting evidence against those involved, including a group related to Ek Uthai Company Limited after it was found to be the owner of a warehouse storing chemical waste in the area of Rayong Province where a previous fire had occurred. and criminalize those who enter into contracts to rent warehouses. Files will be sent to prosecute both groups on 4 charges, such as possession of dangerous substances without permission. Managing sewage and solid waste without a license In the past, the investigative officer called a group of 5-6 suspects to come in for questioning. It was found that 1 of them was the person who first signed the warehouse rental contract and refused to give evidence. After this, an arrest warrant will be requested. And the said arrest warrant was sent along with the documents to the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Prosecutor for further prosecution. Keep an eye on 5 places for fear of being burned again. It was reported that Chemical warehouse in Phachi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province These two fires were linked to the chemical waste warehouse of Winprocess Company in Ban Khai District, Rayong Province, although the management groups of the two companies were different groups. But during the investigation, it was found that the capitalist behind it was the same person. After a warehouse storing chemical waste in Rayong Province was found guilty of transferring or moving chemical waste stored and hidden at warehouses or branch factories in the same group, 5 locations in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, 3 separate locations. Two are Uthai District and one is Phachi District (the warehouse where the fire occurred). The remaining two are in the areas of Nakhon Ratchasima Province and Phetchabun Province. All factories or warehouses have been prosecuted by the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division police according to the Objects Act. It’s already dangerous. Currently, the case is in the process of expediting the conclusion of the case. From the fire incident that occurred at both factories, the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division police have coordinated information and cooperation with various related agencies. Keep an eye on the remaining factories or warehouses of Ek Uthai Company. Follow various areas closely Prevent another fire. The prime minister ordered to speed up the situation, Mr. Chai Watcharak, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, said that Mr Settha Thaweesin, the Prime Minister, ordered all units to support the fire and relieve the fire situation. At Phachi District, Phra Nakhon, Ayutthaya Province, as well as checking the residue And evacuating people nearby. Ordering the provincial governor to be the team leader and help take care of the people The prime minister plans to work, divide the team, work, solve the situation, extinguish the fire, water, chemical water, chemicals. Check the residue And helping people nearby As well as asking the team to help from nearby provinces to help if the request Including public relations, people wear a mask And not coming out in the open area As well as mobilizing a doctor to take care of the Minister of Industry, not pressured anyone. Revealing the case of Mr. Chulapong Thaweesri, Director -General of the Department of Industrial Works (Kor.), Submitted a resignation letter that At this time, the resignation has not been reported. The last time I met Mr. Chulapong on April 27, who went to Rayong with the Prime Minister. After that, it has not been contacted. In the case that Mr Chulapong stated that he resigned because of the hurt and pressure If following the news thoroughly, he will see that he has always encouraged workers. Does not specify that it is the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry or the Director -General, but said that everyone has to work hard because 1 month ago, the Ministry of Industry encountered a crisis in many areas. And in all problems affecting many people It pressures us to work hard. The Ministry of Education must work for the people of the Minister of Industry. Will say that it is impossible or discouraged Because we have to work Being a civil servant must work for the people of the industrial minister to work. If there is no work, it must be ready to show responsibility. Didn’t say that he would change anyone But whenever the problem has not been resolved Not following social duties, must ask questions The Minister of Industry cannot escape responsibility. Therefore, we must cooperate to fully solve the problem. No time to sit discouraged or sad And when the crisis occurs, we should use the opportunity to show the skills to the public that we can help the people And most importantly, the minister’s office door is always open. There is a problem, can talk to each other, stepping away in -depth examinations at the Parliament, Mr. Nattha Bunchai Insawat, Bangkok, the party said about the fire of the chemical warehouse in Phachi District. Ayutthaya And connecting other fire events that repeatedly Related agencies, both the Department of Industrial Works Director -General of the Pollution Control Department Should post in -depth details that today the same owner Company affiliated in many provinces Have all the same solution behavior? If the end is at every fire, must find the truth for the people. Otherwise, capitalists groups will solve problems like this society every time. The Director -General resigned, floating, raft. If foreigners occur Before being responsible by resigning to solve the problem first Today, when the incident occurred immediately, like floating on the staff. The direction of the solution is still not known which way to go. The Director -General is not easy to resign. But this resignation thinks that there will be a high pressure inside, both the Minister of Industry itself Or within the organization itself Resign When asked if the resignation was not guilty Mr Natcha said If the wrongdoing was born during the time, there was a position And involved Whether resigning or fleeing anywhere, can go back to prosecute Saw many civil servants who resigned as a lawsuit. After that, 4-5 years had to come back to be punished anyway. Therefore, the resignation was not an answer to test the warehouse, waiting for the cadmium, while the progress of the moving the cadmium sludge back. Tak province, which has problems in the paranoid areas of toxic substances that may fall into the warehouse, keep the mineral cracks and may be harmful to the health. (Public) Engineering test By having the central agencies or schools come to test the strength Analyze the compressive power of the surface. According to the concerns of the people in the area At this time, it was notified by the company that it was coordinated with the Faculty of Engineering. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Tak Province, which is a central agency to test the strength of the surface, warehouse, keep the mineral cracks for the public to observe Mr Nattapon. The group gave to experts with Mr. Kwanchai Suea, the professor of the Department and Mr. Saran Jeksombat, civil engineer, who came to test by Plate Beering Test (testing the weight of the ground) in order to know. Clay loading By using weight, press 12 metric tons/sqm. According to the standard of testing of the load of the ground (PorChor. 1253-62) of the Department of Public Works and Country Planning, testing 1 position per area of 300 square meters, will test 8 positions to cover the area of 2,200 square meters. It takes 2 hours to test at 2 days and Gave the inspector of the Ministry of Industry That supervises Tak Province and Tak Provincial Industry Office Coordinate with the representatives of the public sector and various agencies in the area to participate in observing the test in order to allow people to relax and ensure that every step of the operation emphasizes the public participation and security. The NACC aiming to slaughter The government officers have an invasion of Mr. Niwat Chaikasemmongkol, Secretary -General of the National Counter Corruption Commission (NACC), said about the case of smuggling cadamium to sell to the Migrant Capital Group that Por Por. Chor. Region 6 is in the process of collecting data. Evidence that Is there a government official involved in the process of digging cadmium? Especially the department responsible for industrial Including agencies in the area that allow Which unit involves Who approves or control From data collection Found enough information at The NACC will have been considered. Is considering that the NACC Region 6 or NCC is the operator In the case of the Director -General of the Department of Industrial Works Submit a resignation letter Because that pressure is sympathetic to other provinces, sometimes have hidden influence Government officials have a lot of directing lines. There are a lot of pressure. But the solution of government officials has a simple solution If influenced, the NACC was happy to help solve it better. Must be resolved first, do not cause problems If the offense occurs The NACC has to go down to inspect the examination. The Secretary -General of the Secretary -General The NACC mentioned the fire of the chemical collection factory, Phachi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province that the environment is important. Must see individually that there are government officials entering the business permission How to release waste? Is there a government official? Must also be fair, department Understand that when asking for permission to open the factory, there are details about the elimination of waste. But after getting the license, must see if there is a waste disposal or not Because it is considered a factory cost Some factories to reduce costs, release waste into the river. Must see if the inspector follows or not If you know and ignore Responsible for “Srisuwan” cried out the administrative court at the Central Administrative Court. The same day, Mr. Srisuwan Chanya, President of the Security Association Submitted a petition to the court to sue Minister of Industry Director -General of the Department of Factory Tak Province Industry And the prime minister The base of the power is illegal and neglects to the duties under the law to practice. In the case of cadmium poisoning problems Requesting the court to consider the emergency investigation to suspend the cadmium transportation urgently As well as requesting temporary protection to the court to order the Ministry of Industry and those involved to cancel the cadmium moving back to Tak province. Read all “Thai Rath newspaper” here.
