Illegal Toxic Waste Scandal Uncovered in Chonburi and Rayong
Authorities have raided warehouses in Chonburi and Rayong following reports of electronic waste being processed into fake fertilizer.
On October 21, 2026, Boonravee Yomjinda, a Member of Parliament and leader of the Ruamjai Thai Party, addressed the press regarding the illegal importation and processing of toxic electronic waste from China. According to reports cited by Boonravee, this waste is being buried in industrial zones and, in some cases, processed into a substance sold to local farmers as manure.
Recent enforcement actions led to a raid on the Yi Feng Industrial Co., Ltd. warehouse in Ban Bueng, Chonburi, where officials discovered 300 tons of crushed electronic waste mixed with soil, allegedly intended for sale as fertilizer. Additionally, a massive stockpile of imported waste was identified at a warehouse in Rayong. Boonravee has urged the Prime Minister to take decisive action against the 'grey capital' groups suspected of orchestrating these operations, warning that Thailand risks becoming a global dumping ground for hazardous materials.
For residents and visitors, this situation raises significant environmental and health concerns regarding soil and water contamination in the affected provinces. While the immediate discovery of the waste has been confirmed by authorities, the full extent of the distribution of this 'fertilizer' and the specific health risks posed to the local food supply remain under investigation. Further updates are expected as the government continues its crackdown on these illegal operations.
