South Pattaya canal plagued by environmental catastrophe

In a recent session of the Pattaya City Council, member Metakrit Sunthornrot ignited concern over the persistent challenges besieging the South Pattaya Canal.

Despite assurances of advancement, the situation continues to spiral, prompting intensified calls for immediate intervention.

Metakrit underscored the city’s dedication to tackling environmental adversities, particularly in the crucial management of the South Pattaya Canal. Plans were detailed to combat various issues, encompassing canal dredging, encroachment management, and capacity expansion for enhanced drainage efficiency.

However, Metakrit disclosed that despite efforts to reclaim public spaces and cleanse the canal, fresh obstacles emerged. Tenants residing in canal-side buildings reportedly diverted wastewater unlawfully, escalating pollution levels.

Furthermore, indiscriminate waste dumping and sedimentation further deteriorated the canal’s condition. Metakrit highlighted delays in constructing efficient drainage channels and rampant violations of regulations, including unauthorised construction near the canal. Residents’ frustration soared due to perceived sluggish and ineffective responses from authorities.

Expressing apprehension about the future, Metakrit queried the effectiveness of current measures in tackling persistent issues, reported Pattaya Mail.

Despite the Beautiful Clean Canal project’s aspirations to revitalise the waterway, its fruition appeared distant. Metakrit implored urgent action from authorities and stakeholders to confront the severity of environmental challenges in the South Pattaya Canal. Strict law enforcement and immediate measures to mitigate environmental degradation were deemed indispensable.

In related news, reports revealed strange pink canal water in Nonthaburi on Valentine’s Day as scientists scrambled to uncover the truth behind the sudden rosy hue. Experts from the Department of Science Service (DSS) embarked on an investigation uncovering startling findings that could change the way we see pollution.

The case, discovered in Khlong Bang Phraek near the Big C department store on Tiwanon Street, sparked urgent calls for action.

In other news, Kamala Beach in Phuket found itself in a murky situation, the main canal has turned black and is producing an unpleasant smell.