The scent of suffocation (opens original article in a new tab)

Residents in Prachin Buri province face severe health and environmental issues due to chemical pollution from nearby factories, including foul odors, soil contamination, and hazardous waste dumping, despite some regulatory changes.

• Sanong Suepthai suffers from chemical odors from a nearby factory, requiring an inhaler and sleeping with blankets and a pillow to manage the smell.
• Gypsum waste from a factory, marketed as fertilizer, caused crop failure and health issues for villagers, with tests showing high acidity levels.
• The National Assembly revoked an order allowing factories in green zones, but existing licenses remain valid, and the Eastern Economic Corridor project may worsen pollution.