Mass Fish Deaths at Canal Gate Raise Water Quality Concerns
Large numbers of fish were found dead floating at the drainage gate of Khlong Soi 1 in Pathum Thani, with foul-smelling water suspected. Officials sprayed fermented water to alleviate the odor while investigating declining water quality. Similar issues were reported in nearby Khlong Two, raising concerns about environmental impact.
Dead fish litter the canal gate at Khlong Soi 1, with foul-smelling water suspected. The municipality sprayed fermented water to ease the odor, while concerns grow over water quality. Dated Oct 15, 2026, reporters said at the drainage gate of the Rangsit South Water Delivery and Maintenance Project, Irrigation Office 11, Department of Irrigation, Khlong 1, Pracha Thipat Subdistrict, Thanyaburi District, Pathum Thani Province, many fish were found floating dead on the water surface near the gate. Some fish were still alive, struggling to surface for air amid the stench. Similar problems were also found in Khlong Two. Initially, the cause is suspected to be deteriorating water quality in the canal after water was pumped and drained from the area, affecting fish and causing them to die and float. Moreover, the rotting fish carcasses began emitting a foul smell, raising worries about water quality and environmental impact in the area.
