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Customs Department steps up fight against e-waste smuggling

April 12, 2026

After the 18-container seizure at Laem Chabang, the Customs Department is widening inspections, re-export plans and legal action against the syndicates behind the trade.

UNODC commends Thailand after Laem Chabang e-waste seizure

March 22, 2026

UNODC has praised Thailand’s proactive leadership in tackling transnational environmental crime after a major illegal e-waste seizure at Laem Chabang Port, with the government vowing tighter enforcement and deeper regional cooperation.

Thailand awaits new law to manage over 400,000 tonnes of e-waste a year

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026

Thailand is pushing a WEEE law based on EPR to tackle over 400,000 tonnes of e-waste a year and boost recycling of phones and other devices, PCD says.

Thailand ranks 3rd in ASEAN for highest e-waste generation

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025

Thailand produces 439,000 tonnes of electronic waste each year, behind Indonesia and the Philippines, as the region’s e-waste climbs to 12.3 million tonnes.

Three arrested for allegedly smuggling e-waste from closed Chinese factory

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025

Three men arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle e-waste from a closed Chinese factory in Prachin Buri. The factory was shut for operating without a license.

Push on to block toxic e-wastes

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018

With another 100,000 tonnes set to enter the country this year, officials determined to amend regulations.