Spokesperson for the Ministry of Natural Resources reveals that “Pacharawat” is concerned about the people, emphasizing strict pollution inspections, reporting results three times, and coordinating assistance. Taking into account the suffering of the people, April 26, 2024, Ms. Bunnada Supiyaphan, spokesperson for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Political Department) revealed that Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, assigned Capt. Rachat Pisitbannakorn, Assistant Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.along with Mr. Surin Worakittamrong, Deputy Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PDC), went to the area where the fire occurred at a warehouse storing industrial waste and hazardous chemicals in the area of Bang But Subdistrict, Ban Khai District, Rayong Province, to hold a meeting to discuss and coordinate. Assistance to the people in the area together with local representatives including the Mayor of Bangbut Subdistrict Administrative Organization, public health officials The Rayong Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Office (NRCT) and Mr. Chutipong Phiphobphinyo, Member of the Rayong House of Representatives, District 4, are ready to visit the area at the scene of the incident to see the latest situation. In some places there were still fires and smoke pouring out. The meeting reported the results of the discussion that The D&C measures an area with a radius of 2-4 km from the factory and reports the results three times at 10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. for providing information to the public. It will be carried out once a day by allowing the DSC to process it collectively on behalf of the DSC and the DOE using standard values according to the D&C announcement regarding limit values. Acute inhalation exposure to chemicals and set reporting parameters to be consistent across both agencies, to be determined by the FTI. In addition, measures have been added to thoroughly check pollution of air, soil, water, both surface water and underground water. “Pol. Gen. Patcharawat It was emphasized through the assistant. Minister of Natural Resources and Environment orders the Pollution Control Department to measure air quality. and report results honestly By informing of the factual situation for the safety of people in the area. and expressed concern to vulnerable groups of people who had evacuated to the People’s Evacuation Center, Nong Bua Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Ban Khai District, Rayong Province. As for dealing with emergencies like this, Must communicate understanding to the people urgently, clearly, accurately, taking into account the suffering of the people. If people need help We must coordinate the provision of assistance from relevant agencies in a timely manner,” Ms. Bunnada said.
