However, information was published on social media that Samut Sakhon Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has declared an emergency zone. or announcement of an area affected by a disaster. We wish to inform you that this is not true at all.
At the moment, Samut Sakhon province has only issued an announcement banning anyone from living or doing business in the factory area. J & B Metal Company Limited is located at No. 132 and 136/2, Village No. 2, Soi Kong Phanphon Rd Ekachai, Bang Chuet Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon District, exclusively for a period of 90 days from the date of announcement on. Ms. Traisulee said.
We would like to confirm this to the Ministry of Interior from Samut Sakhon Province Under the leadership of the Governor of Samut Sakhon Province, together with Police Lieutenant Colonel Santhiti Thamjai, head of the Samut Sakhon Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office. Samut Sakhon Province Industry Samut Sakhon Province Public Health and related agencies Follow this situation carefully. and carry out an investigation. Is this a violation of the law? 7If a crime is detected, Samut Sakhon Province will act according to relevant laws.
This is for the safety of people’s lives and bodies. Please strictly follow the announcement and carefully monitor the situation in the accident area and listen only to truthful news. If there is progress, the Ministry of the Interior and Samut Sakhon province will hurry to inform the public.
Ms. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office Reveal progress in helping people This comes within the scope of the smuggling of 15,000 tons of cadmium-based chemicals that could cause cancer into the province of Samut Sakhon. After the incident, the government was concerned about the population and did not remain silent. Initially, the Ministry of Industry Ministry of Higher Education Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Ministry of Public Health Pay attention and control the situation in a timely manner.
Last today (April 5, 2024) Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. He ordered the Minister of Industry to go to the Samut Sakhon area to ensure the rapid implementation of the law. As well as putting measures in place to control hazardous substances so that this kind of thing doesn’t happen again. By Ms Pimpatra Wichaikul, Minister for Industry he has exercised authority under Section 35 and Section 37 of the Factory Act 1992 and has proceeded to order the suspension of acts which contravene the Act. Do not introduce cadmium residues and zinc residues into the production process. As well as seize cadmium waste, zinc waste and other parts for inspection to ensure compliance with the law.
Ms Supamas Isaraphakdee, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Urgently order a team of scientists to carry out rapid operations (DSS Team) of the Department of Science Service (Eng.) together with a team of scientists. Ready to go to the area and support the mission regarding cadmium waste in Samut Sakhon. Participate in the monitoring, control and prevention of impacts that will occur on people and the environment.
Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Direct Ministry officials to investigate together with relevant agencies as soon as the incident occurs. Including ordering the pollution control department to collect samples. To check for contaminants in factories, air and natural water sources. To immediately communicate the results to the public. It also directed the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning to inspect the smelting plant to verify whether an EIA has been prepared and whether the specified EIA measures have been followed or not.
Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health Ordered Samut Sakhon Provincial Public Health Office together with Samut Sakhon Hospital. Prepare facilities and experts to care for people affected by cadmium. Furthermore, he moved on. Check the health of employees who work and who are exposed and at-risk groups. Additionally, a psychological team has been assigned to the area to assess people’s mental health.
“The government works as a team. Let us work together to care for those affected and ensure justice for them. Ready to move forward and monitor the situation closely. If indeed there is wrongdoing Citizens can have confidence that decisive and transparent action will be taken, furthermore the prime minister praised the governor. Also Samut Sakhon province. A disaster area was declared immediately following the event. The government is ready to fully support sending those affected for help,” added deputy spokesperson Rudklao.
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