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Oil-contaminated waste treatment monitored at Rama 9 data centre
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The Pollution Control Department ( PCD ), together with the Huai Khwang District Office, visited the DAMAC Digital Thailand ( BKK 01 ) data centre in the Rama 9 area to monitor the treatment and disposal of oil-contaminated wastewater and sediment within and around the site.
Key facts
- The action followed the discovery of oil residue in a wastewater holding pit inside the premises and in a public drain outside, raising the risk that contaminated water could flow into Rama 9 Canal.
- Surin Worakijthamrong, director-general of the PCD, said the department and the district office monitored progress in managing the oil-contaminated wastewater and sediment at 10am on Sunday (September 6, 2026).
- The Ministry of Energy also inspected the data centre on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) after receiving complaints about an oil smell.
- Outside the premises, officials and the contractor placed sandbags at the drainage point to block and contain contaminated water before it could enter Rama 9 Canal.
Summary
The action followed the discovery of oil residue in a wastewater holding pit inside the premises and in a public drain outside, raising the risk that contaminated water could flow into Rama 9 Canal.
Surin Worakijthamrong, director-general of the PCD, said the department and the district office monitored progress in managing the oil-contaminated wastewater and sediment at 10am on Sunday (September 6, 2026).