Authorities Investigate Illegal Industrial Waste Dumping in Sa Kaeo
Police have identified 10 suspicious sites and charged six landowners following an investigation into illegal industrial waste disposal in Sa Kaeo province.
On October 27, 2026, Khaosod Online reported that authorities in Sa Kaeo province are actively investigating the illegal dumping of industrial waste. Officials have identified 10 suspicious locations, including four in Mueang Sa Kaeo district and six in Watthana Nakhon district.
As part of the ongoing legal proceedings, police have charged six landowners with the unauthorized possession of Type 3 hazardous substances. Additionally, on October 23, authorities seized an 18-wheel trailer truck in Tambon Sa Khwan, suspected of being involved in the transport of the waste.
Police Major General Kitiphong Wisetsanguan, Commander of Sa Kaeo Provincial Police, stated that investigators are working to trace the origin of the waste to Chachoengsao province and are gathering evidence to identify the individuals or groups responsible for the illegal operations. To prevent further incidents, the province has established four checkpoints covering both main and secondary roads.
For residents and visitors, this situation highlights ongoing environmental monitoring in the region. While the immediate area is under police scrutiny, it remains to be confirmed which specific industrial entities are behind the dumping and whether further sites will be discovered as the investigation expands. Authorities continue to urge public vigilance regarding suspicious transport activities.
