Background
The Ministry of Environment reported that Kirirom Food Production (K.F.P) Co., Ltd., a company previously associated with environmental pollution, had taken part in adjusting its environmental practices in line with measures set by the ministry. A ministry technical team conducted a site review to assess wastewater conditions, treatment arrangements, and waste management practices intended to prevent pollution and reduce impacts on nearby residents.
According to the inspection, water at the natural canal section connected from the final storage pond appeared normal and had no noticeable odor, with measured indicators of pH 6.38 and dissolved oxygen (DO) 4.5 mg/l. At the final water point before discharge to the canal, the water was also described as normal and without noticeable odor, with fish, snails, and herons observed living normally. At that point, measured indicators were pH 5.65 and DO 4.75 mg/l.
Scope of Application
The update concerns Kirirom Food Production (K.F.P) Co., Ltd. and its environmental management measures, specifically wastewater treatment, discharge control, self-monitoring equipment, and environmental impact documentation. The ministry’s directions apply to the company’s factory operations and related waste treatment systems.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The ministry stated that the company had installed automatic monitoring equipment, with readings shown on the display as pH 8.18, total suspended solids (TSS) 7.73 mg/l, and chemical oxygen demand (COD) 102 mg/l.
The inspection team also found that the company was constructing and equipping a new treatment pond system with a treatment capacity of 700 cubic meters per day. In parallel, the company was operating lagoon treatment for liquid waste, using an aeration pond and continued flow through 11 connected ponds up to the final storage pond, where automatic monitoring equipment had been installed.
The company was also reported to be managing mango peels and mango seeds on-site for drying and processing into compost and charcoal within its own land area.
The ministry’s technical team further instructed the company to implement the following measures:
1. Prevent any leakage of insufficiently treated liquid waste into public water sources.
2. Accelerate completion of the treatment pond arrangement and bring the new treatment system into full operation within one month, and install automatic monitoring equipment on the new treatment system.
3. Accelerate preparation of a full environmental and social impact assessment report and complete it within six months.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This update serves as an official record of environmental compliance monitoring by the Ministry of Environment. It indicates that the ministry may require companies with pollution-related concerns to improve treatment infrastructure, maintain monitoring systems, prevent untreated discharge, and complete environmental and social impact assessment documentation within specified timelines. For businesses, the post is relevant as evidence of ministry oversight of wastewater management and project-related environmental documentation.
Official Source
Ministry of Environment Facebook post published on March 13, 2026.
