Industrial Committee Pursue and prosecute government officials Receive benefits from cadmium waste transport

Industry Committee Urgently call many agencies Clarifying details of cadmium waste transport tomorrow Emphasize maximum safety Confirmed that there are government officials receiving benefits. Urges the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division to quickly find the perpetrators and punish them.

16 April 2024 – Mr. Akradet Wongpitakroj, Ratchaburi MP, Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party. As Chairman of the Industrial Commission (Committee) House of Representatives Gave an interview that on April 17 at 10:00 a.m. at Parliament, the Industrial Committee. Many relevant agencies have been invited, especially the 6 main agencies assigned by the Prime Minister to deal with cadmium tailings. Come to a meeting at the council to follow up on the progress of the operation. especially the transport of cadmium waste Because people are worried that How to move it as safely as possible? The meeting will have a clear plan to inform the public. What actions will government agencies take?

Mr. Akradet said that the committee has received complaints about why the seized cadmium waste was left in various places. Not looking for a container to store cadmium waste The committee is concerned about this situation and will therefore expedite it. As for moving, we’ll go into details about how to move. By having the relevant agencies explain that How to carry it to be as safe as possible? Because the people are very worried. and would like to tell the people that Don’t worry. The committee will strictly inspect the transportation of cadmium waste by government agencies to ensure maximum safety for the public. From the beginning Along the way to the destination, you will also ask the Ministry of Public Health. and the Pollution Control Department that they have followed up on this case that has an impact on the people and the environment, to see how far the process has gone and what the results have been.

Mr. Akradet said that for the investigation to find the perpetrator. The committee will follow up and inquire with the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division. Where has the investigation gone? The transport of cadmium waste is the responsibility of the Ministry of Industry. As for the investigation and prosecution, it is the duty of the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division. Initially, it was confirmed that There are definitely government officials benefiting from this matter, so hazardous mineral waste can be transported from Tak Province to be stored in Samut Sakhon Province and then distributed to various points in both Chonburi and Bangkok. The Industrial Committee already has in-depth information.

“I confirm that I will follow up and investigate and punish those who commit crimes that receive benefits and break the law. The committee will not allow the lives of our citizens to be held hostage. Will follow up with relevant agencies to prosecute decisively and quickly. To make the people feel comfortable However, the past has not been quiet. The Committee continues to closely monitor this matter. Then the results will be reported to the public periodically. Because it is important to not let an incident like this happen again,” said the chairman of the Industrial Committee.