BANGKOK — Chatuchak officials have completed their investigation of a viral sewage incident at a prominent shopping mall in the Lat Phrao area, confirming that the yellow-colored liquid flooding parts of the building originated from a burst kitchen grease pipe, not a toilet waste line as initially speculated on social media.
The incident, which occurred on November 23 at approximately 6:20 PM, sparked widespread concern after images of the yellow liquid went viral online, with many internet users mistakenly identifying it as human waste.
Ms. Patkorn Sinsuk, Director of Chatuchak District, dispatched environmental and sanitation officials to investigate the incident. Their inspection revealed that the leak stemmed from a clogged grease trap connected to restaurants on the fourth floor. The buildup of pressure in the pipe caused it to burst, resulting in the spillage.
Mall management confirmed that eight stores were affected by the incident, with cleanup completed within an hour. The mall has already initiated compensation discussions with affected vendors, and no mall visitors were directly impacted by the spillage.
Following the investigation, district officials provided sanitation recommendations to the fourth-floor restaurants, emphasizing proper waste management and grease disposal practices. The mall’s facility management team has been instructed to conduct a thorough cleaning of the entire drainage system to prevent similar incidents.
The shopping center has strongly refuted claims about toilet waste involvement and has warned of potential legal action against those spreading misinformation about the incident.
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