Leaked cyanide tank issue remains, group voices concern
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published : 8 Jul 2021 at 10:16
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The Loei Provincial Industrial Office and state agencies have expedited steps towards solving the leaked cyanide tank issue in a gold mine, as villagers of Wang Saphung district stepped up complaints over the overflow of contaminated water.
Last Monday, there were reports that a tank containing cyanide had leaked and had been moved to an assembly plant.
At the plant, located around Phu Thap Fah gold mine in tambon Khao Luang, it was placed next to 11 other tanks.
The water level of the 11 other tanks seemed to be almost full and the condition of the tanks was seen to have been so risky that the tanks might collapse, spilling contaminated water to the surrounding environment.
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Introduction
Southern Thailand figures prominently into the plans of most travellers who come to this amazing Southeast Asian country, yet Nakhon Si Thammarat manages to slide under the radar somehow. This city is nothing like Surat Thani or Chumphon, both nondescript working-class towns which serve as little more than travel hubs.
With an impressive city wall, detailed national museum, and an expansive Buddhist temple which is almost 600 years old, it is a place which doesn’t get near enough love from visitors to the region. If you are looking to get off the beaten track in Thailand’s south, start here.
Bike Riviera races delayed
The Bike Riviera races in Phetchaburi have been postponed due to the new Covid-19 outbreak.
The event is organised by local offices of the Tourism Authority of Thailand in Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan to promote destinations in the provinces.
The first race will take place in Phetchaburi and feature three cycling routes. The first is the city race, an 18km route passing at least 14 attractions such as Wat Phra Non, Wang Ban Puen and Khao Luang Cave. The event will move from April 25 to June 6.
The second race is the Sea Race and it will feature a 40km route from Chao Samran Beach to Wat Nai Klang. The event will be rescheduled from May 2 to May 23.