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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.
Cryptominers rack up big B5m unpaid electricity bill
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/04/2024
» An investigation into electricity theft from cryptocurrency mining has resulted in arrests and the seizure of over 650 crypto mining devices worth more than 200 million baht in Samut Sakhon and Ratchaburi, according to the police.
Excessive cadmium levels found in foundry workers
Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2024
» Excessive cadmium levels have been found in workers at the foundries in Samut Sakhon province where mishandled cadmium waste was first discovered last week, as officials continue to check for contamination in two provinces.
More toxic cadmium found, another 2,500 tonnes still sought
Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2024
» Officials have found a total of about 10,500 tonnes of carcinogenic cadmium waste illegally sourced from Tak province, and are seeking another 2,500 tonnes.