Bangkok, The Minister of Industry along with the Governor of Bangkok visited the warehouse area in Wong Sawang area. After finding cadmium residue Initially, there were only 150 tons, imported since October 2023. Related companies that own all cadmium waste will be invited to discuss guidelines for responsibility after this. At 4:30 p.m., Mrs. Sangphimphatra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry Along with Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok, he came to inspect a factory in Soi Wiang Preecha, Wong Sawang area. after receiving reports that 300 tons of cadmium waste had been found in the factory Upon examination with a cadmium detector, it was found that the ore found was actually cadmium ore. This is a mineral that is prohibited from being possessed by law. For inspection guidelines after this, there are 3 working groups, with the first group appointed by the Prime Minister There are officials involved, including 8 agencies. Groups 2 and 3 are appointed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Indu stry. All 3 groups will be responsible for investigating the acquisition of cadmium waste and how much has been dug up. And received permission from who? Who is the owner? and how many possessions Including whether there has been notification of the transport of artificial cadadium waste from origin to destination or not. As well as finding ways to move from the 4-5 factories found in the areas of Chonburi, Samut Sakhon and Bangkok to Tak Province. As for the case of investigating government officials involved in the matter and the punishment, the Minister of Industry Confirm that punishment will be carried out without exception. If anyone is found to be involved Because it is considered that such matter has a wide impact. However, today The companies that own all the cadmium waste have been invited to discuss responsibility in the future. This will require the removal of cadmium waste back to the source. and landfill which has made satisfactory progress Ready to assure people that they should not be alarme d. Where is cadmium found? Relevant officials will immediately take action. Preliminary results from the inspection of cadmium residue It was found that the total amount was only 150 tons and it was cadmium that had been moved in since October 2023. From the investigation by the police, it was found that the factory owner, who is a woman, is related to a close relative of the factory owner in the area of ??Samut Sakhon province where the waste was found. cadmium previously However, after finding cadmium residue in this Department of Health Bangkok has traveled to inspect the condition of the factory. As well as planning guidelines for urgent health inspections of people in the area. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The Minister of Industry along with the Governor of Bangkok visited the warehouse area in Wong Sawang area. After finding cadmium residue Initially, there were only 150 tons, imported since October 2023. Related companies that own all cadmium waste will be invited to discuss guidelines for responsibility after this. At 4:30 p.m., Mrs. Sangphimphatra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry Along with Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok, he came to inspect a factory in Soi Wiang Preecha, Wong Sawang area. after receiving reports that 300 tons of cadmium waste had been found in the factory Upon examination with a cadmium detector, it was found that the ore found was actually cadmium ore. This is a mineral that is prohibited from being possessed by law. For inspection guidelines after this, there are 3 working groups, with the first group appointed by the Prime Minister There are officials involved, including 8 agencies. Groups 2 and 3 are appointed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Indu stry. All 3 groups will be responsible for investigating the acquisition of cadmium waste and how much has been dug up. And received permission from who? Who is the owner? and how many possessions Including whether there has been notification of the transport of artificial cadadium waste from origin to destination or not. As well as finding ways to move from the 4-5 factories found in the areas of Chonburi, Samut Sakhon and Bangkok to Tak Province. As for the case of investigating government officials involved in the matter and the punishment, the Minister of Industry Confirm that punishment will be carried out without exception. If anyone is found to be involved Because it is considered that such matter has a wide impact. However, today The companies that own all the cadmium waste have been invited to discuss responsibility in the future. This will require the removal of cadmium waste back to the source. and landfill which has made satisfactory progress Ready to assure people that they should not be alarme d. Where is cadmium found? Relevant officials will immediately take action. Preliminary results from the inspection of cadmium residue It was found that the total amount was only 150 tons and it was cadmium that had been moved in since October 2023. From the investigation by the police, it was found that the factory owner, who is a woman, is related to a close relative of the factory owner in the area of ??Samut Sakhon province where the waste was found. cadmium previously However, after finding cadmium residue in this Department of Health Bangkok has traveled to inspect the condition of the factory. As well as planning guidelines for urgent health inspections of people in the area. Source: Thai News Agency