‘Pacharawat’ instructs the governor Scanning risky factories across the country

Bangkok: 'Pacharawat' as Chairman of the National Environment Board Instruct governors of all provinces to scan factories storing waste and hazardous chemicals that are at risk of affecting health and the environment. Emphasize that we do not want the incident to repeat itself. Police General Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment As Chairman of the National Environment Committee Providing policies for provincial governors throughout the country to instruct and supervise the survey of factories with hazardous waste. There are dangerous objects High risk Located near the community Repeatedly complained Including business establishments controlled by local administrative organizations, led by Mr. Chatuporn Buruspat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Miss Preeyaporn Suwankaset, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department, also attended the meeting. Police General Patcharawat said From the past several chemi cal accident situations have had a serious impact on public health and the environment. The government is concerned about the situation and therefore has ordered provincial governors to instruct and supervise the survey of factories that are at risk, especially factories that are at risk. that contains hazardous waste or hazardous substances Factories located in community areas Including factories that have received repeated complaints about pollution problems and have not been resolved. It must be delivered to the Pollution Control Department within the specified period. In addition, the provincial industry will support information on industrial factories that are the target group of the survey. and various agencies Let's work together to analyze and check the information carefully and thoroughly. Including agencies in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment The Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Offices in all 76 provinces and the Environment and Pollution Control Offices 1 -16 support the work of provincial governors under the subcommittee. to the best of your ability For the Pollution Control Department to expedite the processing of inspections of industrial plants by provincial subcommittees throughout the country and propose guidelines for supervising, controlling, preventing, and solving problems to the National Environment Board in June 2024. At the same time, emphasizing Buriram provinces Consider rehearsal for emergency operations Both before the disaster During the disaster and after the disaster It is defined as a measure to support emergency situations. In the event of an emergency situation Please communicate the facts to the public throughout the duration of the incident. until events return to normal To prevent panic and ensure that people receive information from the government that goes in the same direction. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will set up a special team to monitor operations, especially in high-risk areas. Ready to ask all units to work toge ther to carry out assigned missions quickly. Today's work will be proactive. To reduce the loss of life, property and the environment. that will occur in the future where all operational results will be reported to the Prime Minister Source: Thai News Agency