DSI considers Rayong hazardous waste imports as special case

MGR Online•Society•5d ago

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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) met with environmental and customs agencies to discuss elevating illegal hazardous waste imports in Rayong Province to a special case.

•DSI held a meeting on October 15, 2026, at the Pollution Control Department.
•The meeting focused on illegal imports of electronic and hazardous waste in Rayong Province.
•Authorities are considering designating the investigation as a special case to expand the probe into source countries and networks.
•The collaboration involves the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Pollution Control Department, and the Customs Department.

Overview

•On October 15, 2026, officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and other agencies met at the Pollution Control Department in Phaya Thai, Bangkok.
•Pol. Maj. Nathaphon Disayatham and other DSI officials met with executives from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Pollution Control Department.
•The meeting addressed the illegal import of electronic and hazardous waste in Rayong Province.
•The meeting discussed three main points: designating the matter as a special case, establishing a joint working model for inspections, and managing seized evidence.
•Designating the matter as a special case would allow the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to conduct deep investigations into source countries, import companies, transport networks, and destination factories.
•The agencies aim to pursue criminal charges against those involved in importing waste and toxic substances from abroad.
•The collaboration is intended to increase efficiency in preventing and suppressing illegal hazardous waste imports to protect natural resources and the environment.

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Key Entities

Organization

Department of Special Investigation(ดีเอสไอ)ℹ️

An agency discussing the elevation of illegal waste imports in Rayong to a special case.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment(ก.ทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม)ℹ️

A ministry whose executives joined the meeting to discuss hazardous waste imports.

Pollution Control Department(กรมควบคุมมลพิษ)ℹ️

The organization that hosted the meeting and is led by Director-General Surin Worakijthamrong.

Customs Department(กรมศุลกากร)

An agency involved in the joint meeting regarding illegal imports.

Department of Industrial Works(กรมโรงงานอุตสาหกรรม)

An agency represented at the meeting regarding illegal waste imports.

Place

Rayong Province(จ.ระยอง)ℹ️

The area where illegal electronic and hazardous waste imports were found.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

The city where the meeting took place.

Phaya Thai(พญาไท)

The district in Bangkok where the meeting was held.

Person

Pol. Maj. Nathaphon Disayatham(พ.ต.ต.ณฐพล ดิษยธรรม)

Director of the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Bureau of the DSI.

Mr. Metheewat Khamseu(นายเมธีวัฒน์ คำเสือ)

A special case expert who attended the meeting.

Mr. Pongthawat Uamsam-ang(นายพงษ์ธวัช อ่วมสำอางค์)

Deputy Director of the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Bureau of the DSI.

Mr. Kriangsak Suwannasri(นายเกรียงศักดิ์ สุวรรณศรี)

Director of the Hazardous Substances Affecting the Environment Case Division.

Mr. Surin Worakijthamrong(นายสุรินทร์ วรกิจธำรง)

Director-General of the Pollution Control Department.

Mr. Panthong Loykulnan(นายพันธ์ทอง ลอยกุลนันท์)

Director-General of the Customs Department.