Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Factories-along-Chao-Phraya-River-27MZIFIPQF_B.htmlConceptually similarChao Phraya flowing through BangkokGP02BDPCompleted★★★★Chao Phraya flowing through BangkokGP02BDQCompleted★★★★Industry alongside Chao Phraya RiverGP02BACCompleted★★★★Factories at the Chao Phraya RiverGP02BA6Completed★★★★Factories at the Chao Phraya RiverGP02BA7Completed★★★★Factories at the Chao Phraya RiverGP02BA8Completed★★★★Chao Phraya flowing through BangkokGP02BDLCompleted★★★★Chao Phraya flowing through BangkokGP02BDMCompleted★★★★Chao Phraya flowing through BangkokGP02BDNCompleted★★★★View AllGP02BDOFactories along Chao Phraya RiverVarious types of industries need to stay along side of the Chao Phraya river, especially those that require large volumes of water such as a natural gas fired power plant.Locations:Bangkok-Chao Phraya River-Southeast Asia-ThailandDate:18 Aug, 2010Credit:© John Novis / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5490px X 3535pxKeywords:Aerial view-Canals-Chemical industry-Chimneys-Cityscapes-Day-Industrial landscapes-KWCI (GPI)-Outdoors-River dumping-River pollution-Rivers-Toxics (campaign title)-Water pollutionShoot:Chao Phraya River DocumentationRiver and water use documentation of the Chao Phraya river. The Chao Phraya River basin is the largest in Thailand, draining approximately 30% of thecountry. Along its course this river passes through several cities, including Bangkok, andultimately flows into the Upper Gulf of Thailand. After passing through Bangkok, and before entering the Gulf, the Chao Phraya flows through Samut Prakan Province. A number of large canals connect to the Chao Phraya in this province, an area that houses a wide range of industrial facilities. A recent Greenpeace report reveals hazardous chemicals in the discharges from these factories, and high levels of toxic pollution in the canals. The study shows the presence of heavy metals, hormone disrupting chemicals, and human carcinogens in water and sediments.
