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The governor of Korat talks about the problem of sugar mills causing toxic dust for more than 20 years, measuring the amount of PM10 up to 238 micrograms per cubic meter. Order reviewed within 30 days
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On February 3, 2021, Mr. Wichian Chantaranothai, Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province Mr. Charin Thongsuk, Deputy Governor, along with Colonel Preecha Phayommai, Head of ISO Policy and Planning Group, Nakhon Province was ordained Ratchasima, Mr. Halem Chamali Gun, Director, Region 10 Environment Office Representatives from the provincial industry Along with representatives from the Korat Industry Company Limited, Phimai Sugar Plant and the villagers who have been affected
Baan Sap Pho Ngam area Nong Ra Wiang Sub-district, Phimai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, to discuss solutions to sugar plant problems Causing dust pollution in Phimai district area Until villagers have seen each other affected by their health and livelihoods for more than 20 years by the meeting that took place on February 2.
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Mr. Charin said that he had invited a team of engineers from provincial and local industrial offices to seriously solve the problem. With a preliminary conclusion that there are 3 problems that villagers claim: sugar cane pulp dust. And the problem of the sugarcane carts arriving at the factory Causing the dust to affect the village
There is also a noise problem caused by factory machines. That the factory explained that The problem has been solved, but it may cause another effect. Therefore I want to leave the relevant units, suggesting that what does the factory have to do and what is missing? In addition, villagers in need have to ask them to undergo a health examination according to the regulations of the Ministry of Public Health. The factory will bear the costs.
The solution to the dust problem has ordered the provincial industry to make a request letter to the factory to expedite the improvement of the dust control system within 30 days, which will have several departments to inspect both before improving the system and after improving it. Inform the province If corrective action cannot be taken immediately, legal action must be taken immediately.
Ms. Suphap Kaewprasert, 49, a villager from Nongrawiang Sub-District, Phimai District, said her home is adjacent to the factory’s bagasse storage area. There is always a big, light dust that gets up in the air. The factory has made a large network and planted pine trees to prevent dust from affecting the town. But it still doesn’t work
Even in the upcoming sugarcane opening season, around October. Until November it will be more affected by dust. It has been this way for over 10 years, especially during the wind, it creates dust day and night. Which also found another problem with the sound. What is the sound of the machines in the factory? You want government agencies to help you.
Mr. Harlem said that about the previous field. The immediate reading of PM10 particles was measured at 238 micrograms per cubic meter. Tends to exceed air quality standard in general atmosphere 24-hour averages not exceeding 120 micrograms, noise level No anomaly found Because it is not in October Until Nov.
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