Authorities Respond to Oil Film Contamination in Prachin Buri

On October 18, 2026, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin announced that the Pollution Control Department (PCD) is actively managing an oil film incident in Prachin Buri province. Following reports of the contamination, the PCD has been instructed to coordinate with provincial authorities to monitor water quality and prevent the spread of pollutants into the Prachin Buri River.

According to Dr. Surin Worakitthamrong, Director-General of the PCD, officials from the Water Quality Management Division and the Environmental and Pollution Control Office 7 (Saraburi) met with the Deputy Governor of Prachin Buri on October 17, 2026. The meeting focused on establishing containment strategies in the Si Maha Phot district, where residents expressed concerns regarding the oil film as floodwaters began to recede.

For residents and travelers in the area, this situation is a matter of environmental safety. While authorities are working to mitigate the impact, the full extent of the contamination and the specific source of the oil film remain under investigation. Officials have emphasized that they are monitoring the situation closely to ensure public safety and environmental protection. Further updates regarding water quality and potential health risks are expected as the cleanup and assessment operations continue.