Thailand Port Authority director Kamolsak Phromprayoon yesterday revealed that the overall damage from the burning of toxic chemical cargo onboard the South Korean ship, KMTC Hongkong, at the Laem Chabang Seaport would exceed Bt100 million. “We still cannot put an exact figure on the extent of damage from the fire, as the damage is widespread,” Kamolsak said. He said people who had yet to register their damage, could do so by showing up at the any of three reporting centres – Laem Chabang City Municipality, Ban Na Community, and Laem Chabang Police Station – until 4.30pm today. Meanwhile, Thailand Port Authority has been urged to set up a special working group with relevant agencies to investigate the full extent of the impact from the chemical contamination on people’s health and the environment. Tara added that all related agencies should step up their law-enforcement efficiency to ensure better prevention of the smuggling of toxic chemicals and other offences that could harm people’s health and environment from marine transportation in the future.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 27, 2019 19:29 UTC