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Garbage Mountain Next to Home in Housing Estate, Chinese Group Implicated

Garbage Mountain Next to Home in Housing Estate, Chinese Group Implicated

Khaosod•Society•2d ago

Reader Briefing

A homeowner in Chachoengsao is distressed by a large, foul-smelling garbage pile appearing near her house, which she alleges was dumped by Chinese nationals using ten-wheeler trucks.

  • •A resident in Chachoengsao's Mu 6, Bang Phra Village discovered a garbage pile over 3 meters high next to her home.
  • •The resident observed a group of around 10 Chinese men at the location before ten-wheeler trucks began dumping garbage.
  • •Despite reporting to the local Subdistrict Administrative Organization (อบต.), no action has been taken.
  • •The garbage consists of wood scraps, plastic bags, and decaying dairy products, raising health and environmental concerns.

Overview

  • •On May 28, 2026, a reporter received a complaint from Ms. Areeyarat regarding a large garbage pile dumped next to her house.
  • •The area where the garbage was dumped was originally Ms. Areeyarat's land before being sold and left vacant for a period.
  • •Ten-wheeler trucks were observed to have repeatedly dumped garbage bags into the pile.
  • •Ms. Areeyarat witnessed approximately 10 Chinese men conversing at the site prior to the garbage dumping.
  • •The garbage pile, measuring about 3 meters high, emits foul odors and attracts flies, causing concern for the densely populated housing estate.
  • •Ms. Areeyarat stated that she and other villagers have complained to the Bang Phra Subdistrict Administrative Organization via direct visits and the group chat, but the issue remains unresolved.
  • •Residents are concerned that the garbage could become a breeding ground for disease and cause pollution.
  • •Ms. Areeyarat is urging relevant agencies to investigate the type of waste, permits, and to remove the garbage swiftly to prevent further health and environmental impact.

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Key Quotes

Ms. Areeyarat
"I want to ask the relevant agencies to quickly investigate what type of garbage this is, if it was properly permitted, and to remove the massive garbage pile from the area soon, before it affects the health and environment of the community residents."
อยากฝากถึงหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้องเร่งเข้าตรวจสอบว่า เป็นขยะประเภทใด มีการขออนุญาตถูกต้องหรือไม่ และขอให้นำกองขยะขนาดมหมาออกจากพื้นที่โดยเร็ว ก่อนส่งผลกระทบต่อสุขภาพและสิ่งแวดล้อมของชาวบ้านในชุมชน

Key Entities

Person

Ms. Areeyarat(น.ส.อารีรัตน์)
Homeowner in Bang Phra Village who reported a large garbage pile dumped near her property.
Chinese National(ชาวจีน)
Group of approximately 10 individuals observed at the garbage dumping site before the waste was deposited.

Place

Mu 6, Bang Phra Village, Bang Phra Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province(หมู่ 6 หมู่บ้านบางพระวิลเลจ ต.บางพระ อ.เมือง จ.ฉะเชิงเทรา)ℹ️
Location of the housing estate and the site where the garbage pile was discovered.

Organization

Bang Phra Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.บางพระ)
Local government body to which residents have reported the garbage dumping issue.