Phuket Faces Renewed Waste Crisis as Landfill Nears Capacity
Phuket Island is facing a renewed waste crisis as its landfill approaches full capacity. Municipal authorities have temporarily suspended waste acceptance, awaiting the completion of a second incineration plant. This situation casts a shadow over Phuket's sustainability as a major tourist destination.
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