Ministry widens crackdown on industrial waste

Bangkok Post - Nov 2, 2026

The Industry Ministry will inspect 3,049 factories nationwide that handle industrial waste disposal and recycling, aiming to bring them up to standard within a year, Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said.

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