Rayong Governor Orders Three-Day Cleanup of Illegal Soil Dumping
Rayong Governor orders a three-day cleanup after dark-colored, foul-smelling soil from Omtasity Industrial Estate was illegally dumped on community land in Nikhom Pattana District due to a communication breakdown.
Rayong Governor Traipop Wongtrairat revealed that reports were received of dark-colored, foul-smelling soil being dumped in Moo 4, Phananikhom Subdistrict, Nikhom Pattana District. He ordered local agencies to immediately investigate the facts on the ground to clarify the situation and ease public concerns. On July 31, 2025, District Chief Pattana Phoothanapibal instructed the Nikhom Pattana Dharma Center to coordinate with Phananikhom Subdistrict Municipality, with Deputy Mayor Wanchai Prommasat leading the investigation. The investigation confirmed that the dumped soil was placed on land managed by Rayong Self-Help Community, which is currently unoccupied. Representatives from Omtasity Industrial Estate explained that the dumping resulted from a communication breakdown, with about 20 truckloads of soil temporarily stored at the site. "The provincial authorities will not sit idle on this matter," Governor Traipop stated. "Although the operator has provided an explanation, to reassure the public and prevent environmental damage, relevant agencies have ordered Omtasity Industrial Estate to immediately remove all soil from the area and return it to their own facility. This operation is expected to be completed within three days."
