The disposal pits in Tak are under tight scrutiny by the Industry Ministry and local agencies, as they prepare for the relocation of cadmium tailings from Samut Sakhon. The permanent secretary for industry, Nattapol Rangsitpol, confirmed he had discussions with Tak governor Somchai Kitcharoenrungroj about the readiness of the province to handle the relocation.
In collaboration with several local agencies, the Industry Ministry is ensuring the robustness of disposal pits. This includes inspecting the cement structure, drainage system, and machinery, as required by an environmental impact assessment. The safety of the surrounding environment will also be evaluated before the cadmium tailings are moved into the pits.
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