Residents File Complaint Against Stone Crushing Plant Over Canal Encroachment in Trat
Local residents and authorities have taken legal action against a stone crushing company in Trat province for allegedly encroaching on a public canal.
Residents in Bo Rai District, Trat province, have formally complained against a local stone crushing company, alleging that the firm has been illegally filling in the Chanak Canal. The complaint centers on claims that the company’s activities constitute an unauthorized encroachment on public waterways and the obstruction of irrigation channels.
According to reports from Khaosod Online, the legal dispute began on March 21, 2025, when a local resident, Mr. Apiphat, filed a police report at the Bo Rai Police Station. He accused the company and its executives of building structures that obstruct irrigation water flow without proper authorization. Subsequently, the Marine Department, represented by transport official Mr. Peerapat Chatkong, filed additional charges under Section 119 of the Act on Navigation in Thai Waters (No. 14, 1992). This law strictly prohibits the dumping of soil, stone, sand, or waste into public waterways.
For residents and visitors in the area, this situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding environmental preservation and the enforcement of land-use regulations. While the legal proceedings are underway, the primary demand from the community is for the authorities to enforce the law strictly and ensure the canal is restored to its original state. It remains to be confirmed how the judicial process will resolve these allegations and whether the company will be mandated to undertake environmental remediation.
