Urge to investigate – take legal action against fire at chemical factory

Parliament, "Akkaradet" reveals the meeting Industry Committee Discuss progress in transporting cadmium waste, prepare to issue complete certificate Ror.Ngor.4 in accordance with government policy. Call for investigation into chemical factory fire and hasten to prosecute offenders. Mr. Akradet Wongpitakroj, Ratchaburi MP, Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party As Chairman of the Industrial Commission (Committee) House of Representatives said before the meeting The Industrial Committee today said that it had invited Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry The Department of Industrial Works, the Mineral City Department, the Pollution Control Department and related agencies attended to discuss legal action against those who that violates the law, both on the part of government officials and entrepreneurs, what progress has been made? Mr. Akradet said that today he will follow up on whether How many tonnes of cadmium waste has been transported? Initially, it is known that Bangkok has finished moving, while Samut Sakhon and Chonburi provinces will have the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry to explain this part. As for the issue of issuing licenses to operate factories or Ror.Ngor.4, there are hundreds of outstanding cases. The committee meeting in March invited the Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works to explain the problem found: the documents were incomplete. The matter was sent back to the provincial industry. Collecting additional documents for those requesting a R.N.4 certificate. It is now expected that they will be sent back to the Department of Industrial Works. and the Director-General will expedite the issuance of R.N.4 certificates to entrepreneurs. 'As for the faculty The committee has given its opinion that the hastening of the issuance of R.R.4 certificates as requested by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Industry has given orders to expedite It is a matter of necessity. Because Thailand must accept investment from investors. The later the Ror Ngor.4 license is issued, it will affect the economic and investment conditions. The urgency of both of you is considered correct. The important thing is that licensing must be controlled in accordance with the law and in compliance with regulations. Otherwise, there will be an impact on the environment in the community and the people,' Mr. Akradet said. As for the issue of the chemical factory having a fire accident in the latter period, Mr. Akradet said that this matter must be divided into two parts. The first part is caused by an accident. from the extremely hot weather conditions causing frequent accidents which we cannot protect But it's important that we get the fire under control quickly. Today, the faculty The Industrial Committee has invited agencies involved in fire control to explain what the fire response measures are. 'The part about arson is another issue. in burning and destroying evidence of waste from industrial plants There is doubt that this has happened, such as in Rayong Province. This is an important part that th e Minister of Industry Hastened to prosecute those who committed crimes. The committee supports this approach and is accelerating the process. The occurrence of a fire, whether from an accident or arson. The most important thing is a fire response plan. The committee meeting will inquire about the incident response plan and will give suggestions to relevant agencies for improvement,' Mr. Akradet said. Mr. Akradet said that today there was a Rayong MP giving observations and suggestions to the committee on what issues they would like to improve. In this part, citizens will be able to participate in controlling the fire. In the event of a fire, you will receive news on how to prepare. which is communication between the government and people affected by fires There will be a conclusion today. Source: Thai News Agency