Prachin Buri Residents Campaign for Pollution Control Zone Designation
Residents of Prachin Buri are collecting 30,000 signatures to demand the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment declare the province a pollution control zone.
According to a report by Matichon Online, residents of Prachin Buri province are organizing a campaign to collect 30,000 signatures. The group plans to submit these signatures to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on November 4, urging the government to officially designate the area as a pollution control zone. This initiative follows growing concerns regarding industrial impact on the local environment. In response to the situation, Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has reportedly dispatched teams to conduct inspections across more than 3,000 factories in the region to assess compliance and environmental standards. For residents and visitors, this development highlights ongoing efforts to address air and water quality concerns in the province. While the government has initiated factory inspections, the official designation of a pollution control zone remains subject to further administrative review and ministerial decision-making. Those living in or traveling to Prachin Buri should monitor local news for updates regarding potential environmental regulations or public demonstrations scheduled for early November.
