MP Calls for National Action Against Illegal E-Waste Imports
Boonravee Yomjinda has urged Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to declare illegal electronic waste smuggling a national priority following environmental concerns in Prachin Buri and Rayong.
On October 21, 2026, Boonravee Yomjinda, a party-list MP and leader of the Ruam Jai Thai Party, formally requested that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul address the growing issue of illegal electronic waste (e-waste) imports from China. According to Khaosod Online, the MP highlighted that these materials are causing significant environmental distress in provinces such as Prachin Buri and Rayong.
In Rayong, authorities recently discovered a massive stockpile of e-waste at Rayong Industrial Co., Ltd., located in Nikhom Phatthana district. In response, Rayong Governor Traipop Wongtrairat has ordered the immediate closure of the facility, seized all machinery and waste materials as evidence, and prohibited the movement of any items from the site. The MP praised the provincial administration for its swift intervention.
For residents and visitors, this situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding industrial waste management and potential environmental contamination in specific industrial zones. While the immediate site in Rayong has been secured, the broader call to elevate this issue to a 'national agenda' suggests that further regulatory crackdowns and inspections may occur across the country. It remains to be confirmed how the central government will respond to the request to formalize this as a national priority and what specific measures will be implemented to prevent further illegal shipments from entering Thailand.
