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Prachin Buri residents suspect chemicals in foul-smelling black water
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PRACHIN BURI — 20 October 2026, Residents in Prachin Buri have challenged officials’ explanation that foul-smelling black water in local waterways was caused by rotting grass, insisting that they suspect chemical contamination and calling for further testing.
Key facts
- PRACHIN BURI — 20 October 2026, Residents in Prachin Buri have challenged officials’ explanation that foul-smelling black water in local waterways was caused by rotting grass, insisting that they suspect chemical contamination and calling
- The dispute follows the discovery of black water near the Phet Oem floodgate in Kabin Buri district
- During a follow-up inspection on the morning of 20 October, reporters found black water still standing in a long drainage channel between rice fields near the floodgate.
- Acting Prachin Buri Governor Chanathip Khokmanee subsequently led officials to collect water samples to check for possible contamination
Summary
The dispute follows the discovery of black water near the Phet Oem floodgate in Kabin Buri district. Dark water from rice fields in villages 3 and 8 was released through the floodgate by the Royal Irrigation Department into the Prachin Buri River, turning parts of the river a cocoa-brown to black color, according to reports.
Acting Prachin Buri Governor Chanathip Khokmanee subsequently led officials to collect water samples to check for possible contamination. Irrigation officials also closed the floodgate to prevent more black water from flowing into the river.