People in central Thailand have no place to hide from landfill emissions

Residents of Thailand’s central provinces of Lop Buri and Sa Kaeo have no place to hide from emissions caused by landfill fires.

In Lop Buri’s Hua Samrong sub-district, residents complained about the foul smell and smoke emanating from the burning landfill operated by Tha Wung sub-district municipal office. The smoke and smell are said to be penetrating their homes, even when doors and windows are closed, Thai PBS reported. Many are worried about their children developing respiratory problems.

Boonlert Pruetthakorn, the vice mayor of Tha Wung sub-district municipality, suspects that someone set fire to the landfill. However, strong winds have made it difficult for firemen to extinguish the flames, he said.

Meanwhile, in Sa Kaeo province’s Muang municipality, local officials advised residents to wear face masks after a fire broke out at another landfill…