Officials issue new law banning imports of old electronics: 'Not the world's rubbish bin'

Officials issue new law banning imports of old electronics: 'Not the world's rubbish bin'

Thailand is taking a powerful stand to protect public health and prevent pollution — and it starts with saying no to toxic trash from overseas. As The Nation reported, on June 24, the Thai government officially enforced a wide-reaching ban on the import of electronic waste, or e-waste, marking a major shift in the country's approach to environmental management. The new regulation, published in the Royal Gazette and issued by the Ministry of Comm…