Fishermen may sue if chemical spill provedBy Pratch RujivanaromThe NationLocal fishermen retrieve buckets of water from the sea near Laem Chabang Seaport in Chon Buri province yesterday. Experts suspect more undeclared chemicals may be in cargo at Laem Chabang PortLOCAL FISHERMEN plan to sue the owners of toxic chemical cargo, if proof emerges of a chemical spill in the sea following the fire at Laem Chabang Seaport in Chon Buri province on Saturday. Environmental experts, meanwhile, suspect that there may be more undeclared chemicals in the cargo. Rangsan said local fishermen have suffered serious damage due to the irresponsibility of the owners of the toxic chemical, and hence, were planning to file a lawsuit against those behind this disaster. If it is found that the seawater was indeed contaminated, then we will sue the owners of the toxic chemical cargo,” he said.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 28, 2019 20:37 UTC