On May 7, 2026, the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) along with relevant officials and Representatives from General Environmental Conservation Public Company Limited (GENCO), attended a meeting of the Oversight and Monitoring Committee for the Samae Dam Industrial Waste Management Center and the Environmental Conservation Research and Development Center in Ratchaburi Province. The meeting aimed to review operational progress. The DIW has fo

The Public Private Partnership for Sustainable Plastics and Waste Management (PPP Plastics) hosted the “PPP Plastics Network Meeting: Driving Circularity Ecosystem.” The event aimed to share progress and outline the strategic direction for Thailand’s plastic circular economy, with member organizations from various sectors in attendance. PPP Plastics was established in 2018 under the leadership of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and the Thailand Business Council for S

MOI has established four guidelines for "Community based Waste-to-Energy (WTE) and Biomass Power Plants". Following inquiries from Local Administrative Organizations (LAOs) regarding "Comprehensive Land Use Plans" for power plants with a capacity of 1,000 kW or 1 MW located in rural and agricultural conservation zones, as well as existing operational plants, after the repeal of NCPO’s order. On April 22, 2026, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) revealed that the Department of Lo

The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment has instructed relevant agencies to strictly monitor environmental quality following a fire at Landfill of Better World Green (BWG) in Saraburi, a facility specializing in both hazardous and non-hazardous waste management. The Minister emphasized that all recovery operations must adhere to technical standards to ensure no impact on the environment or public health. Current reports indicate that air quality remains within norma

DIW inspected 30 shipping containers and discovered Spent Catalyst, a type of industrial waste classified as a hazardous substance. The DIW has coordinated with the Customs Department to push the shipment out of the country, as it was imported and transited without legal authorization. On April 1, 2026, the Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) assigned officials from the Industrial Waste Management Division to join forces with the Customs Department

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has intensified efforts to address odor issues at the Saimai Waste Center by ordering the contractor to convert the facility into a fully enclosed system and install advanced pollution control technologies. Deputy Governor Chakkapan inspected the site, urging the operator to promptly seal all building gaps and install air curtains to prevent odors from affecting nearby communities. BMA emphasized hygienic waste management practice

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has ordered the renovation of waste disposal facility into a 100% closed system. The upgrades include the installation of "E-NOSE" electronic odor sensors and air curtains to prevent leakage, aiming to resolve odor issues at the Saimai Solid Waste Disposal Center. Strict controls on garbage trucks have also been implemented to return clean air to the community. On March 25, 2026, the Deputy Governor of Bangkok conducted a site vi

C&G Environmental Protection (Thailand) has summarized the results of 22 public hearings, which attended by participation from over 1,192 residents living surrounding the Nong Khaem power plant project. Furthermore, the company prepares to open the "Waste Pit" which is one of the system's primary structures for public viewing in May 2026. C&G Environmental Protection (Thailand) Co., Ltd. conducted 22 small-group public hearing meetings between February 19 and March 1, 2026.