Nong Khao Residents Oppose Ore Dressing Plant Construction Due to Environmental Fears

MGR Online•Society•19d ago

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Nong Khao residents are rallying to protest a proposed ore dressing plant, citing significant environmental and agricultural concerns.

•Residents of Nong Khao, Kanchanaburi, plan to gather signatures on July 8 to oppose the construction of an ore dressing plant.
•Concerns include potential negative impacts on the environment, water sources, and agricultural land.
•The proposed plant is located near important irrigation canals, raising fears of contamination.

•On July 8, residents of Nong Khao will gather at Wat Intharam to collect signatures protesting the ore dressing plant construction.
•A public hearing for the project was held on July 3.
•Residents are concerned that the ore dressing plant will negatively impact the environment, water sources, and agricultural areas.
•The construction of the ore dressing plant is situated near the Tha Lo-U Thong and Tha Muang-Phanom Thuan irrigation canals, vital for local water supply.
•The affected irrigation canals are part of a royal initiative.
•Brightbidge International Co., Ltd. and Deep Earth Resources Co., Ltd. are involved in the proposed ore dressing plant project.
•Brightbidge International Co., Ltd. has a registered capital of 4.9 million THB with 70% Thai and 30% Chinese shareholders.
•Deep Earth Resources Co., Ltd. has a registered capital of 50 million THB with 75% Chinese and 25% Hong Kong Chinese shareholders.

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Chatphan Detkitchoonsorn (Former MP)

"Expresses concern that if toxic substances are contaminated, it could widely impact water sources, ecosystems, and agricultural areas."

มีความห่วงใยว่าหากเกิดการปนเปื้อนของสารพิษ อาจส่งผลกระทบต่อแหล่งน้ำ ระบบนิเวศ และพื้นที่เกษตรกรรมในวงกว้าง

"Requests all parties to carefully consider the project, prioritizing environmental and public health impacts."

ขอให้ทุกฝ่ายพิจารณาโครงการอย่างรอบคอบ โดยคำนึงถึงผลกระทบด้านสิ่งแวดล้อมและสุขภาพของประชาชนเป็นสำคัญ

Nong Khao Residents(ชาวหนองขาว)

Residents of Nong Khao, Kanchanaburi, who are protesting against the construction of an ore dressing plant.

Mr. Udon Pengaram(นายอุดร เพ็งอร่าม)

The Mayor of Nong Khao Subdistrict who received a request from the companies for a public hearing.

Mr. Chatphan Detkitchoonsorn(นายฉัตรพันธุ์ เดชกิจสุนทร)

Former MP for Kanchanaburi who inspected the factory site and expressed concerns about its proximity to the irrigation canal.

Ore Dressing Plant(โรงงานแต่งแร่)

An industrial facility for processing ore, the construction of which is being opposed by local residents.

Brightbidge International Co., Ltd.(บริษัทไบร์ทบิช อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล จำกัด)

A company involved in the proposed ore dressing plant project in Nong Khao, with 4.9 million THB registered capital.

Deep Earth Resources Co., Ltd.(บริษัท ดีพ เอิร์ธ ทรัพยากร จำกัด)

A company involved in the proposed ore dressing plant project in Nong Khao, with 50 million THB registered capital.

Chinese Companies(บริษัทของชาวจีน)

Refers to the Chinese investors involved in the ore dressing plant project.

Wat Intharam(วัดอินทาราม)

A temple in Nong Khao where residents plan to gather signatures to protest the ore dressing plant construction.

Moo 7, Nong Khao Subdistrict, Tha Muang District, Kanchanaburi Province(หมู่ 7 ต.หนองขาว อ.ท่าม่วง จ.กาญจนบุรี)

The specific location in Kanchanaburi Province where the ore dressing plant is being proposed for construction.

Tha Lo-U Thong Irrigation Canal(คลองส่งน้ำชลประทานสายท่าล้อ-อู่ทอง)

An important irrigation canal in Kanchanaburi Province, near the proposed ore dressing plant site, raising concerns about potential contamination.

Tha Muang-Phanom Thuan Irrigation Canal(คลองส่งน้ำท่าม่วง-พนมทวน)

An important irrigation canal in Kanchanaburi Province, near the proposed ore dressing plant site, raising concerns about potential contamination.

Royal Initiative Project(โครงการอันเนื่องมาจากพระราชดำริ)

Refers to the irrigation canals that are part of a royal initiative, highlighting their importance to the region.