Thailand Wakes Up to Toxic Waste Influx; 5 Ministries Unite Against Cross-Border E-Waste
Thailand is facing a growing crisis with the influx of toxic waste, particularly electronic waste (E-Waste). Five ministries have joined forces to strengthen cross-border E-Waste measures, conducting surprise inspections on 3,049 factories nationwide. To date, 375 factories have been found in violation of the law.
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