Bangkok, "Mr. Jess", the owner of the warehouse storing cadmium waste in Samut Sakhon Province, met with the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division's investigators as scheduled, accepting a contract to purchase the waste from the originating company, Tak Province, in preparation for resale at Lao PDR At 8:30 a.m., Mr. Jessada, a director of J and B Metal Company Limited, along with his wife, Mrs. Wanna, and a lawyer, gave evidence to the investigators. The Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (National Resources Crime Suppression Division) followed the second summons, with Mr. Jesada briefly telling the media before entering the interrogation room that The industrial waste that they have is all correct. And today I have brought documents and evidence. Come explain to the investigating officer. 10:10 a.m. Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin Pusit, commander of the police for suppressing crimes related to natural resources and the environment, revealed that Mr. Jesada ca me to meet the investigating officer at 8:30 a.m. and came to inquire about various charges. that there are complaints of industry in Samut Sakhon Province and accusations by the investigating officer To prepare information for clarification later. Today, the investigative officer has filed charges against Mr. Jesada consisting of 4 cases. However, Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin said that from outside conversations with Mr. Jessada He initially revealed that The sale of cadmium waste is made with a contract with Bound and Beyond Co., Ltd., which sells it to Tam Nam Yak at 1.25 baht per kilogram. In the contract, J and B Co., Ltd. is the buyer who will receive it for disposal. But upon further questioning, Mr. Jessada admitted that at first he would try to export it for smelting to the Lao PDR, with Chinese people waiting to buy it. In the Lao PDR, there is a company that can separate cadmium. Copper and zinc can It appears that before sending it to the Lao PDR, Mr. Zhang contacted him to buy 5,000 tons of cadmium waste, so he sold it for 8.25 baht per kilogram. Mr. Zhang arranged a car to pick it up and keep it in Chonburi Province, and Mr. Zhang tried to resell it to other people. time But not to Mr. Jesada Know who you're selling to As for the lot to be sent to Lao PDR, it is still being negotiated. There is no definite agreement. But police believe the price estimate should not be less than 8.25 baht per kilogram, as sold to Mr. Zhang. Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin confirmed that the company took ore waste to resell. It is considered to be against the purpose of the sales contract. Because the company has a license to dispose of And the sales contract stated that it was purchased for disposal. Upon questioning, Mr. Jesada confirmed that there are tools for disposal of mineral waste. But it had to be sent to the Lao PDR because the equipment was being repaired so it couldn't be used to dispose of the ore waste. However, police still believe that The purpose of purchasing mineral tailings from Bound and Beyond Company is because we want to buy and resell. Rather than buying and getting rid of As for the case of permission to transport 13,800 tons of mineral waste to JandB's factory, even though there is not enough storage space at the destination. Until finally having to leave it in various warehouses. Which agency must be the one to inspect? between the industries of Tak Province, which is the source of or industry in Samut Sakhon Province which is the destination Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin confirmed that it must be the destination. When it was first transported to Samut Sakhon Province, it was the duty of the Samut Sakhon Province Industry to inspect it. Mr. Jessada testified that the Samut Sakhon Province Industry had already come to inspect it once. As for the industry in Samut Sakhon Province, it has come to inspect. But the amount of mineral residue does not match what has been declared. Will this be considered neglect or not? Requires verification The Ministry of Industry has set up an audit committee. As for the polic e, they are also investigating on the side. and the information will be compared with that of the Ministry. If the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division finds government officials involved, they will submit the matter to them. The Narcotics Control Board has now coordinated with The Narcotics Control Board has already been completed. However, Mr. Jessada confirmed that transporting cadmium waste There is no payment to government officials. As for the news that government officials at the level of deputy director-general are involved Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin confirmed that there is no information at that point. And to accuse someone there must be clear information. Source: Thai News Agency
Bangkok, "Mr. Jess", the owner of the warehouse storing cadmium waste in Samut Sakhon Province, met with the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division's investigators as scheduled, accepting a contract to purchase the waste from the originating company, Tak Province, in preparation for resale at Lao PDR At 8:30 a.m., Mr. Jessada, a director of J and B Metal Company Limited, along with his wife, Mrs. Wanna, and a lawyer, gave evidence to the investigators. The Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (National Resources Crime Suppression Division) followed the second summons, with Mr. Jesada briefly telling the media before entering the interrogation room that The industrial waste that they have is all correct. And today I have brought documents and evidence. Come explain to the investigating officer. 10:10 a.m. Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin Pusit, commander of the police for suppressing crimes related to natural resources and the environment, revealed that Mr. Jesada ca me to meet the investigating officer at 8:30 a.m. and came to inquire about various charges. that there are complaints of industry in Samut Sakhon Province and accusations by the investigating officer To prepare information for clarification later. Today, the investigative officer has filed charges against Mr. Jesada consisting of 4 cases. However, Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin said that from outside conversations with Mr. Jessada He initially revealed that The sale of cadmium waste is made with a contract with Bound and Beyond Co., Ltd., which sells it to Tam Nam Yak at 1.25 baht per kilogram. In the contract, J and B Co., Ltd. is the buyer who will receive it for disposal. But upon further questioning, Mr. Jessada admitted that at first he would try to export it for smelting to the Lao PDR, with Chinese people waiting to buy it. In the Lao PDR, there is a company that can separate cadmium. Copper and zinc can It appears that before sending it to the Lao PDR, Mr. Zhang contacted him to buy 5,000 tons of cadmium waste, so he sold it for 8.25 baht per kilogram. Mr. Zhang arranged a car to pick it up and keep it in Chonburi Province, and Mr. Zhang tried to resell it to other people. time But not to Mr. Jesada Know who you're selling to As for the lot to be sent to Lao PDR, it is still being negotiated. There is no definite agreement. But police believe the price estimate should not be less than 8.25 baht per kilogram, as sold to Mr. Zhang. Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin confirmed that the company took ore waste to resell. It is considered to be against the purpose of the sales contract. Because the company has a license to dispose of And the sales contract stated that it was purchased for disposal. Upon questioning, Mr. Jesada confirmed that there are tools for disposal of mineral waste. But it had to be sent to the Lao PDR because the equipment was being repaired so it couldn't be used to dispose of the ore waste. However, police still believe that The purpose of purchasing mineral tailings from Bound and Beyond Company is because we want to buy and resell. Rather than buying and getting rid of As for the case of permission to transport 13,800 tons of mineral waste to JandB's factory, even though there is not enough storage space at the destination. Until finally having to leave it in various warehouses. Which agency must be the one to inspect? between the industries of Tak Province, which is the source of or industry in Samut Sakhon Province which is the destination Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin confirmed that it must be the destination. When it was first transported to Samut Sakhon Province, it was the duty of the Samut Sakhon Province Industry to inspect it. Mr. Jessada testified that the Samut Sakhon Province Industry had already come to inspect it once. As for the industry in Samut Sakhon Province, it has come to inspect. But the amount of mineral residue does not match what has been declared. Will this be considered neglect or not? Requires verification The Ministry of Industry has set up an audit committee. As for the polic e, they are also investigating on the side. and the information will be compared with that of the Ministry. If the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division finds government officials involved, they will submit the matter to them. The Narcotics Control Board has now coordinated with The Narcotics Control Board has already been completed. However, Mr. Jessada confirmed that transporting cadmium waste There is no payment to government officials. As for the news that government officials at the level of deputy director-general are involved Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin confirmed that there is no information at that point. And to accuse someone there must be clear information. Source: Thai News Agency