Pharadon to discuss local waste fee autonomy with Interior Ministry

Thairath•Politics•19d ago

Reader Briefing

Minister Pharadon Pritsananantakul received a request from the Subdistrict Administrative Organization Association to allow local authorities to determine their own waste collection fees.

•Pharadon Pritsananantakul received a request from the Subdistrict Administrative Organization Association on September 2, 2026.
•The request seeks to extend the 50 baht waste collection fee deadline by one year or allow local authorities to set appropriate rates.
•Pharadon Pritsananantakul intends to consult with Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit to adjust the ministerial regulations.

Overview

•On September 2, 2026, at the Parliament, Pharadon Pritsananantakul received a letter from the President of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization Association.
•The current ministerial regulation increased the waste collection and disposal fee from 20 baht to 50 baht.
•Pharadon Pritsananantakul stated that 20 to 30 baht is a significant amount for people in rural areas.
•Pharadon Pritsananantakul suggested that local authorities should have the power to decide fees based on community capability, though a ceiling should exist.
•Pharadon Pritsananantakul will consult with Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit regarding the supervision of this matter.
•Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit is expected to discuss adjusting the ministerial regulations with the Department of Local Administration.
•Pharadon Pritsananantakul stated the objective of the adjustment is to reduce the financial burden on people in provincial areas.

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Key Entities

Person

Pharadon Pritsananantakul(ภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office.

Worasit Liangprasit(วรศิษฎ์ เลียงประสิทธิ์)

Deputy Minister of Interior who directly supervises the waste collection fee matter.

Organization

Subdistrict Administrative Organization Association(สมาคมองค์การบริหารส่วนตำบล)

An association that requested the extension or modification of waste collection fee regulations.

Department of Local Administration(กรมส่งเสริมการปกครองท้องถิ่น)

The government department to be consulted regarding the adjustment of ministerial regulations.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where Pharadon Pritsananantakul received the request letter.

Law

Ministerial Regulation(กฎกระทรวง)

The regulation governing the rates for waste collection and disposal fees.