Prachinburi Farmers Protest at Ministry Over Toxic River Pollution
Farmers from Prachinburi province protested at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in Bangkok over toxic river pollution that killed their fish. Laboratory tests confirmed aluminum contamination exceeding safety standards, prompting demands for a pollution control zone declaration and a national committee to address the crisis. The rally caused traffic disruptions on major Bangkok roads, with police deployed to manage the situation.
At 10:00 a.m. on November 4, 2026, a network of farmers from Prachinburi province gathered at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) to submit demands for immediate resolution of water pollution and environmental restoration. The farmers have been affected by flooding that washed toxic substances into rivers, causing large numbers of cage-raised fish to die.
The protesters presented laboratory analysis results showing chemical and heavy metal contamination in water sources, particularly aluminum concentrations exceeding standard limits. They demanded the government designate the affected area as a pollution control zone and invoke Article 9 to establish a national committee tasked with systematically resolving, restoring, and managing the pollution problem.
The gathering may disrupt traffic in Bangkok, especially on Phahonyothin Road, Rama VI Road, and connecting routes to Soi Ari Samphan (Phahonyothin 7). Some protesters may travel via Mo Chit 2 (Chatuchak) and Bangkok Bus Terminal (Bangkok Apiwat) before reaching the rally site. Police have deployed investigative units and patrol teams to monitor the situation closely, facilitate movement, and manage traffic along routes under the jurisdiction of Bang Sue Metropolitan Police Station to minimize impact on the public and road users.
