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Authorities Raid Illegal Electronic Waste Smelting Plant in Prachinburi
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Officials uncover a clandestine operation smelting hazardous electronic waste in a factory that had previously been ordered to close twice.
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Events
Early 2026: Factory ordered to close for machinery improvements.
September 2026: Factory ordered to close again for operating the wrong business type.
October 10, 2026: Acting Governor leads a raid and finds the plant still operating with hazardous waste.
October 11, 2026: News report detailing the raid and environmental concerns.
Who & What's Involved
Department of Industrial WorksPrachinburi Provincial Industry OfficePrachinburi Strong NetworkLaem Chabang PortChanathip KokmaneeApirak AmsuriyaSunthorn Komkhai
Topics
Electronic WasteEnvironmental CrimeIndustrial PollutionIllegal LaborFactory Regulation
Locations
Kabin Buri, PrachinburiLaem Chabang, ChonburiKhlong Toei, Bangkok