Villagers Upset Over Private Company Dumping Waste, Rocks, Concrete

Khaosod•Society•266d ago

Reader Briefing

Residents in Pathum Thani are suffering from severe air and noise pollution due to a private company illegally dumping construction debris and burning waste, leading to health issues and unresolved complaints.

•Residents of a village in Mueang District, Pathum Thani, are severely impacted by dust, smoke, and foul odors from a neighboring private land.
•The private company is reportedly accepting waste, rocks, and concrete for land filling, along with burning refuse and electrical wires.
•The pollution has lasted for over a year, causing respiratory problems among villagers and affecting approximately 200 households.
•Complaints to local authorities have been dismissed or passed on, leaving residents frustrated and seeking media intervention.

Overview

•On Jan 31, 2026, news reporters documented ongoing environmental issues.
•Over 200 households in a village in Mueang District, Pathum Thani, are suffering from dust, smoke, and foul odors.
•A private company is accepting and dumping rubbish, rocks, and concrete debris, and burning waste and electrical wires.
•Residents are experiencing sore throats and developing respiratory illnesses due to inhaling toxic fumes and dust.
•Residents have previously lodged complaints with the local municipality, but the issue has not been resolved.
•Village representatives describe the area as a 'village in the mist,' with the mist originating from dust and smoke.
•Residents suspect that the lack of resolution is due to 'connections' or corrupt practices influencing official responses.
•Residents are urging relevant authorities to urgently address and resolve the pollution problem.

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Key Quotes

Villager

"We have been affected by dust, smoke, noise pollution, and foul odors for over a year."

ได้รับผลกระทบทั้งฝุ่น ควัน เสียงดังรบกวน และกลิ่นเหม็นมานานกว่า 1 ปี

Villager

"It makes me, my child, and my household members frequently suffer from sore throats, leading to respiratory illnesses."

ทำให้ตน ลูก และคนในบ้าน แสบคอและเจ็บคอบ่อยมาก จนทุกวันนี้ป่วยเป็นโรคเกี่ยวกับระบบทางเดินหายใจ

Village Representative

"You could say it's a village in the mist, but the mist comes from dust and smoke."

เรียกได้ว่า เป็นหมู่บ้านในหมอก แต่หมอกมาจากฝุ่นและควัน

Key Entities

Place

Lak Hok subdistrict, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Province(ต.หลักหก อ.เมือง จ.ปทุมธานี)

The specific location where villagers are experiencing severe environmental distress due to a private company's waste disposal practices.

Organization

Private Company(บริษัทเอกชน)

An entity accused of illegally dumping waste, rocks, and concrete debris, and burning refuse, causing pollution and health problems for nearby villagers.

Municipality(เทศบาล)

The local administrative body that has reportedly dismissed or passed on complaints from villagers regarding the environmental pollution.