Thailand Tightens Control on Illegal Waste Imports to Protect Environment and Public
The Thai Ministry of Commerce announced a policy to strengthen crackdowns on illegal imports of waste and scrap to protect the environment and public health, aiming to prevent domestic environmental pollution and adverse effects on public sanitation.
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