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Toxic tide still flows
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/06/2025
» A tip-off from a US environmental group about more than 200 hazardous waste containers arriving in Thailand this month highlights the urgent need for more decisive government action to prevent the country from becoming the world's dumping ground for toxic waste.
Curb waste imports or be a toxic dump, Thai MP warns
News, Published on 06/06/2025
» Thailand could become the "world's dump site" if swift action is not taken to crack down on illegal and hazardous waste imports, warned Nitipon Piwmow, MP for the People's Party.
118 tonnes of illegal e-waste seized in Chon Buri
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/05/2025
» The Ministry of Industry has seized 118 tonnes of illegally imported electronic waste (e-waste) from a company based in the free zone of Chon Buri province.
Bayer Champions Low-Carbon Practices for Sustainable Farming
Published on 08/05/2025
» The farm sector, in a bid for sustainability, strives to grow and concurrently fight climate-induced challenges. In this regard, Bayer showcases a new initiative – a new kind of seed trays that reduce both waste and plant diseases for farmers in Thailand. While delivering the trays to its farmer network, Bayer shows supports to “High Land” farming in preparation for flooding.
Vietnam drags feet over 'urgent' pollution problem
AFP, Published on 01/03/2025
» HANOI — Toxic smoke billows from a burning mound of plastic bags and leaves on Le Thi Huyen's farm in Hanoi, a city battling an alarming air pollution surge that the communist government appears in no hurry to fix.
Farmers move to stop burning
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/02/2025
» Farmers in the Northeast have shown a willingness to stop crop burning and switch to a decomposition method instead, saying they are ready to be part of the transition towards sustainable agriculture with the support of related sectors.
Unlicensed Chinese-owned hazardous waste site uncovered
Online Reporters, Published on 01/02/2025
» Illegally stored power lines have been found at an unlicensed recycling facility in Samut Sakhon province, following a fire at a nearby plastics factory.
No sweetness here
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/01/2025
» Re: "China rejects B400m in Thai syrup shipments", (Business, Jan 4).
Thailand's full plastic waste import ban faces hurdles
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/01/2025
» The long-standing fight by civil society to protect Thailand from becoming a dumping ground for global plastic waste achieved a significant milestone when a law banning the import of plastic scraps into the country came into effect on Jan 1.
Beef up plastic waste ban
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/01/2025
» The new Commerce Ministry rule banning the import of plastic waste is welcome news for the environment. The regulation has been in force since Dec 17. However, it should have been mandated as early as 2021. The responsible ministries delayed its implementation for three years to allow recycling businesses that rely on imported plastic scrap to prepare, arguing these businesses require certain types of plastic waste to sustain operations.