Nearly 100 tons of e-waste found in Chonburi warehouse raid

Khaosod•Society•10d ago

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Authorities raided three warehouses in Chonburi and seized nearly 100 tons of electronic waste and other hazardous materials.

•Authorities discovered nearly 100 tons of electronic waste, plastics, aluminum, circuit boards, and lithium batteries in Chonburi.
•15 Myanmar laborers were arrested at the site, with only 3 possessing work documents for Samut Prakan province.
•The operation took place on September 10, 2026, following local complaints about illegal hazardous waste activities.
•Reports indicate the business may be linked to Chinese investors using Thai names to lease the property.

•On September 10, 2026, Duangchan Unchat and other officials inspected warehouses in Moo 6, Nong Hong Subdistrict, Phan Thong District, Chonburi.
•Authorities found nearly 100 tons of materials including electronic waste, plastics, aluminum, circuit boards, and lithium batteries across three warehouses.
•Officials discovered some circuit boards and electronic waste mixed with cement in sacks, suspected to be prepared for disposal.
•Authorities arrested 15 Myanmar laborers, 3 of whom had work documents for Samut Prakan, while the remaining workers are under document verification.
•An unidentified woman called Suraphong Yattinarong to attempt to "clear" the situation, but Suraphong Yattinarong refused to negotiate.
•The raid was conducted after officials received complaints from local residents regarding the illegal operation of hazardous waste activities.
•Information suggests the operation may involve Chinese investors using Thai nationals' names to lease the area.

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Duangchan Unchat(ดวงจันทร์ อุ่นชาติ)

The Industry Chief of Chonburi Province who participated in the warehouse inspection.

Suraphong Yattinarong(สุรพงษ์ ญัตติณรงค์)

The President of Nong Hong Subdistrict Administrative Organization who refused to negotiate with an unidentified caller.

Putthiphong Rupsom(พุทธิพงษ์ รูปสม)

The District Officer of Phan Thong who participated in the warehouse inspection.

Chairatchakit Chaipatiwat(ชัยรัชช์กิตติ์ ชัยปฏิวัติ)

The Superintendent of Phan Thong Police Station who participated in the warehouse inspection.

Nong Hong Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.หนองหงษ์)

The local administrative body in Nong Hong Subdistrict.

Phan Thong Police Station(สภ.พานทอง)

The police station responsible for the area where the warehouse raid occurred.

Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the illegal electronic waste warehouses were located.

Nong Hong(หนองหงษ์)ℹ️

The subdistrict in Phan Thong District where the warehouses were situated.

Phan Thong(พานทอง)ℹ️

The district in Chonburi province where the warehouses were located.

Samut Prakan(สมุทรปราการ)ℹ️

The province where three of the arrested Myanmar laborers held work documents.