Prachinburi Industrial Waste Crisis: Floodwaters Recede, But Toxic Runoff Risks Loom
As floodwaters recede in Prachinburi, concerns grow over industrial waste contamination of soil and water. Authorities face pressure to explain the risk of toxic substances reaching local communities.
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