Governor forcibly shuts down APEX Petrochemical after detection of hazardous substance leaks

Governor of Rayong has forcibly shut down the APEX Petrochemical factory in Map Ta Phut industrial zone and declared the surrounding area as a dangerous zone after leaks of a hazardous substance were detected. The plant produces vinyl chloride monomer, which is used to make polymer polyvinyl chloride or PVC. The Governor led a team of engineers and officials to investigate the premises and has ordered authorities to remove all hazardous substances from the factory.