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81% of hazardous cadmium waste returned to Tak
Post Reporters, Published on 20/06/2024
» About 81% of the mishandled hazardous cadmium waste totalling nearly 13,000 tonnes has been returned to its source in Tak province, with the remainder in Samut Sakhon and Chon Buri provinces awaiting transport, according to the Ministry of Industry.
First lot of toxic waste moved
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/04/2024
» The transfer of the first lot of toxic tailings which had been illegally moved from a landfill in Tak kicked off yesterday and is expected to conclude in June, according to a source in the Industry Ministry.
Excessive cadmium levels found in foundry workers
Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2024
» Excessive cadmium levels have been found in workers at the foundries in Samut Sakhon province where mishandled cadmium waste was first discovered last week, as officials continue to check for contamination in two provinces.
More toxic cadmium found, another 2,500 tonnes still sought
Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2024
» Officials have found a total of about 10,500 tonnes of carcinogenic cadmium waste illegally sourced from Tak province, and are seeking another 2,500 tonnes.
Researchers eye e-waste mountains
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2022
» The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) will promote a nationwide zero electronic-waste scheme to regulate the sector and reduce the impact on the environment.
Factories face waste probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/05/2018
» The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) will inspect seven factories which hold licences to import hazardous substances on suspicion of violating the Hazardous Substance Act and the Basel Convention after several recycling factories were found to be illegally importing and processing electronic waste.