Thai authorities uncover illegal e-waste importation at three factories in central Thailand

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An illegal importation of electronic waste, or e-waste, was uncovered during a raid by the Department of Industrial Works and the Pollution Control Department. They discovered over a thousand tonnes of the waste in three factories located in Pathum Thani and Chachoengsao provinces.

The inspection took place today, initiated by Police Lieutenant General Puthidech Bungrapheu, of the Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC).

Authorities from the Department of Industrial Works and Pollution Control Department stormed two companies, one based in Lam Luk Ka, Pathum Thani, following a court-issued search warrant.

At the site, they discovered one woman, identified only as Nuengruethai, who was managing the facility. Simultaneously, authorities also examined another company located in Khao Hin Sorn, Phanom Sarakham,…