Massive illegal dumping site of over 10 rai found along Pattaya-Map Ta Phut Motorway
A massive illegal dumping site, spanning over 10 rai (approximately 16,000 square meters), has been discovered along the Pattaya-Map Ta Phut Motorway in Chonburi province, Thailand. The site contains industrial waste and electronic garbage, raising concerns about environmental pollution.
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