Thailand Launches National E-Waste Calculator Platform
AIS, the Pollution Control Department, and the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization have introduced a digital platform to standardize e-waste tracking and carbon emission reduction reporting.
Thailand has officially launched its first 'E-Waste Calculator Platform,' a collaborative initiative between digital infrastructure provider AIS, the Pollution Control Department (PCD), and the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO). This digital tool aims to address the country's significant e-waste challenge, where less than 1% of the approximately 700,000 tons of electronic waste generated annually is formally recycled. The platform provides a unified, international-standard system for public and private organizations to record e-waste data, monitor recycling progress, and calculate associated greenhouse gas emission reductions. Users can generate standardized reports in PDF or Excel formats, which can be integrated into corporate ESG and sustainability disclosures. For residents and businesses, this initiative offers a transparent way to track environmental impact and supports the government's broader circular economy goals. Since 2019, the 'Thais Say No to E-Waste' initiative has established over 3,200 collection points, successfully diverting over 288,000 kilograms of waste. While the platform is now operational, the long-term impact remains to be seen as the government continues to develop the draft Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Act based on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principles. This development marks a significant step toward data-driven environmental governance in Thailand and the ASEAN region.
