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Plastic ban to be done in phases
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/09/2022
» The government is planning to ban plastic scrap imports in 2025, a move that will be carried out in phases over the next three years, says Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.
Civil groups call on public to support clean air bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/09/2020
» Civil society groups have appealed to the public to back a clean air bill, saying it needs at least 10,000 signatures before the draft can be submitted for parliamentary readings.
PCD chief says plastic import ban could be delayed
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/09/2020
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has hinted it could postpone the ban on the import of plastic waste for recycling, with its chief saying the domestic supply of plastic waste is not enough to feed the kingdom's industrial needs.
Environment minister keen on plastic imports ban
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/09/2020
» Thailand plans to fully ban imports of plastic waste next year, says Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.
Waste plastic imports 'to be banned'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/01/2020
» Authorities plan to ban the import of all electronic and plastic waste next year, in a move to improve garbage management.
E-waste uncovered in Sa Kaeo
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/07/2019
» Authorities on Monday collected samples of water and soil from an illegal electronic waste dumpsite in Sa Kaeo province, as police hunted for the culprits.
For crimes against the environment
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/12/2018
» The year 2018 has been an eventful one in terms of environmental issues.
Landmark waste bill edges closer
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/08/2018
» A draft bill that would require manufacturers to collect and dispose of electronic waste arising from products they sell is set to be tabled before the cabinet and then lawmakers for final approval.
Panel reveals ban on 432 used items
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/08/2018
» The Commerce Ministry is to announce a ban on the import of 432 used electronic items in the next six months in a bid to combat a rise in electronic waste, according to the government sub-committee dealing with the issue.
Toxic levels of metal in spotlight
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/06/2018
» High amounts of lead, copper and tin have been found in sediment samples collected from two electronic waste recycling facilities in Chachoengsao, according to the Pollution Control Department.