Worawut, Minister of Industry, assures that compensation efforts are underway for those affected by the chemical spill and flooding in Prachinburi, expecting water and soil test results within 2-3 days. He emphasizes that the private company must take full financial responsibility.
At 08:15 on 3 November 2026 at the International Conference and Exhibition Center in Udon Thani province, Worawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Industry, spoke about accelerating aid for those affected by the chemical spill from an industrial factory in Prachinburi province. He said the Ministry of Industry is actively following up on compensation for residents affected by chemicals in October. Following the Department of Industrial Works' collection of additional water and soil samples on 31 October to monitor changes in residual chemical levels, testing is expected to take about one week, with results due in 2–3 days. However, he acknowledged concerns about residual contamination, as chemical concentrations in waterways and agricultural areas may increase as floodwaters recede.
Worawut said he has demanded the company to fully compensate residents down to every last baht, with the public wanting government agencies to mediate negotiations with the operator. The Prime Minister has instructed relevant agencies to collaborate, including the Ministries of Industry, Interior, Commerce, and Natural Resources and Environment. The provincial governor has requested district chiefs to mediate damage discussions and is speeding up impact surveys to ensure compensation covers all affected areas.
When asked about the Cabinet meeting on 27 October approving the Ministry of Industry's receipt of funding support from China to develop green industry and a low-carbon economy—amid concerns this might open a loophole for importing electronic industrial waste—Worawut explained it is a direct state-to-state operation aimed at studying proper disposal methods. He assured it would not lead to illegal industrial waste dumping and corrected misinformation claiming the amount was 300 billion dollars, confirming it was 300 thousand dollars instead.
Worawut expressed concern over illegal imports lacking documentation, false declarations, and concealment in shipping containers or natural channels, which are difficult to inspect amid the tens of thousands of containers entering the country daily.