Suchart vows to close toxic waste plants in Prachin Buri
The Tham Luang cave rescue mission has proven once again that if people hold on together they can make anything happen.
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The Tham Luang cave rescue mission has proven once again that if people hold on together they can make anything happen.
23 Sept 05:30Key points summarised by AI
The Tham Luang cave rescue successfully saved young footballers, showcasing the immense power of collective human effort.
The mission's success was a beautiful outcome of an amazing joint effort, involving 7,000 people from across the globe.
Suchart vows to close toxic waste plants in Prachin Buri
Today 13:42Key points summarised by AI
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin launched a full-scale crackdown on toxic waste processing plants in Prachin Buri, promising severe legal action and asset seizures.
The urgent action stems from a recent incident in Sri Maha Phot district where a factory's embankment collapsed, releasing hazardous chemical runoff and endangering local residents.
The government, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, is considering permanent permit revocations for repeat offenders and rejecting any personal appeals from factory owners seeking leniency.
The Ministry is collaborating with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to investigate land encroachment and confiscate assets from offending networks.