PATTAYA, Thailand – Nongprue Municipality has taken action against a person accused of illegally dumping rubbish in a public area, with a fine of up to 2,000 baht under local regulations.
The inspection took place at around 11am on November 5, after Mayor Winai Inpitak assigned Deputy Mayor Wanchai Saeng-ngam to lead municipal enforcement officers in checking public areas across the municipality.
Officers apprehended a person allegedly dumping rubbish in a public space, in violation of Section 32, paragraph one, which prohibits such disposal. The person was taken to Nongprue Municipal Office for a fine to be imposed under Section 54, which provides for a maximum penalty of 2,000 baht.
The municipality urged residents to help keep public areas clean and orderly by reporting illegal dumping. Anyone who witnesses such activity can contact Nongprue Municipality at 038 249 043.
