Suchart Declares War on Prachin Buri Toxic Waste Plants
Natural Resources Minister Suchart Chomklin vowed on Oct 20, 2026, to crack down on toxic waste factories in Prachin Buri, mobilizing DSI and AMLO for asset seizure.
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- Minister Suchart Chomklin declared a fierce crackdown on toxic waste facilities in Prachin Buri.
- The Prime Minister convened an urgent multi-ministry meeting to resolve the decades-old issue.
- Authorities are utilizing strict measures, deploying the DSI and AMLO to seize assets.
At 10:00 AM on October 20, 2026, at Government House, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, gave an interview regarding the management of industrial waste in Prachin Buri province. He stated that the issue involves multiple ministries and that the Prime Minister places high importance on resolving it.
The strategic meeting brought together key figures including Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Pakorn Nilprabandh, Deputy Prime Minister; Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Industry; and Phonraphee Suwanachwee, Deputy Minister of Interior. Their objective is to foster integrated cooperation to control electronic waste processing and recycling within a lawful framework.
“If we cannot manage this, I don't know what the point is of being a Cabinet Minister. I am not afraid of losing friends; we will use harsh measures, letting the DSI and AMLO seize assets.”
Suchart Chomklin
The problem of illegal hazardous waste dumping and sorting in Thailand has persisted for decades. However, Mr. Suchart emphasized that under the Prime Minister's recent directives, a new operational paradigm has emerged to streamline bureaucratic procedures and alleviate public concerns over environmental hazards.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Involving specialized law enforcement agencies such as the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) alongside environmental ministries marks a crucial shift in dismantling illicit industrial waste syndicates. Because toxic waste operations often involve powerful networks, targeting their financial assets provides a far more effective deterrent than standard administrative fines.
Meanwhile, the Pollution Control Department, under the oversight of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, will coordinate closely with the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Interior to ensure strict enforcement and transparent oversight across all stages of industrial waste management.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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