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How Environmental Problems Can Affect Health Problems in Thai Society
Many people say that the environmental issues in Thailand are chronic problems. According to Ping (2012), irregular environmental catastrophes have occurred more frequently than ever recently. Due to inadequate responsibility, people keep ignoring the environment that absolutely causes climate change and the severe pollution. In October 2011, the catastrophic flood hit the central region of Thailand so heavily and caused great devastation. From this situation, Thai people can feel the mental pain and danger. This essay will outline the widespread environmental problems that influence the quotidian lives of Thai people. Water pollution is one of the important factors that totally major affects Thai society. It is mostly from ship transportation, urban run-off and especially industrial estate that release heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium into the public water. As we know, Thai people ordinarily use the water particularly in agriculture and factory since Thailand is considered a huge center of business and food in Southeast Asia. With their omission, people neglect water treatment that ultimately results the leakage of contaminated water into the public. Many negative consequences surely affect people’s health especially people who use public water in daily life. Diarrhea is a severe health problem that comes along with filthy water. It is a serious issue that influence to internal body. Some people might get sick and vomit. On the other hand, people get a mental problem that is a critical point for Thai society too. They might not be appreciated to travel by boat together with the poisonous water especially in Bangkok where is popular about travelling along Chaopraya river. According to China.org.cn (2007), “ABAC public opinion poll surveyed 1,550 Thai residents living in three major industrial districts, and found that 74 percent were...
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