Industrial Works Dept. chief reprimanded over handling of chemical fire  

Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Jullapong Thaveesri, was reprimanded by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today, during his visit to Ban Khai district of Rayong province to follow up the chemical fire at the Win Process Company.

Accompanied by Industry Minister Pimpatra Wichaikul, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew and PM Secretary-General Prommin Lertsuridej, the prime minister asked to see Jullapong, after he was informed that the fire at the warehouse, storing chemical waste for Win Process, has not been completely extinguished after almost a week.

The prime minister reportedly told Jullapong that he should have come to the district to address the problem much sooner than today, given the gravity of the matter.

Then the prime minister turned to the industry minister and the permanent secretary for industry for a private discussion for about 5…