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Tak locals issue petition over cadmium tailings
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/05/2024
» Locals in Tak have filed a petition with the Administrative Court against the relocation of cadmium in a move conducted by the Industry Ministry, with concerns over the safety of the storage depot and the possibility of contamination.
First lot of toxic waste moved
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/04/2024
» The transfer of the first lot of toxic tailings which had been illegally moved from a landfill in Tak kicked off yesterday and is expected to conclude in June, according to a source in the Industry Ministry.
Govt orders action on cadmium saga
News, Published on 18/04/2024
» The Industry Ministry has instructed the Samut Sakhon Provincial Industry Office to file complaints against anyone owning the cadmium tailings discovered in the province.
Tailings to be returned from May 7
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 17/04/2024
» Bound & Beyond Plc will start transporting cadmium tailings from Samut Sakhon, Bangkok and Chon Buri back to their original location in Tak on May 7 and expects to complete the job in under 36 days, according to Industry Minister Pimphattra Wichaikul.
Pits checked to inspect readiness
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Industry Ministry and local agencies in Tak have jointly inspected the readiness of disposal pits before cadmium tailings are relocated there from Samut Sakhon.
Cadmium move 'won't pose harm'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/04/2024
» The Industry Ministry on Sunday moved to address concerns over the relocation of cadmium tailings found in Samut Sakhon back to their point of origin in Tak.
Cadmium waste buyer postpones meeting with police
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/04/2024
» The owner of mishandled cadmium waste has postponed his meeting with police, while his wife also faces charges after more of the hazardous substance was found at a company she owns in Bangkok.
PM orders return of toxic waste
News, Published on 11/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered relevant parties to ensure cadmium tailings recently found at various locations are transported back to Tak by the month's end, said government spokesman Chai Watcharonke.
Another 1,000 tonnes of cadmium found in Samut Sakhon
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/04/2024
» Police have discovered another 1,000 tonnes of carcinogenic cadmium at a depot in Samut Sakhon and are looking for at least 1,500 more tonnes that are still unaccounted for.
Crisis in waste management
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/04/2024
» The sight of our officials and ministers frantically searching for carcinogenic cadmium tailings is a reminder of how hopeless the state's toxic waste policy management has been. Without a major revamp, similar problems will only recur.