Rayong Factory Ordered to Halt Operations Over Waste Management Violations
The Ministry of Industry has invoked Section 37 of the Factory Act to suspend operations at a facility in Map Kha, Rayong, following reports of improper waste storage.
According to a report by Matichon Online, the Ministry of Industry has taken decisive action against a factory located in the Map Kha sub-district of Rayong province. Authorities invoked Section 37 of the Factory Act to order the immediate suspension of 17 machines at the site. This enforcement action follows inspections that revealed hazardous waste materials were being stored in an open area without proper protective covering, posing potential environmental and health risks to the surrounding community.
The factory management has been given a strict deadline of November 30, 2026, to rectify these waste management deficiencies and ensure compliance with safety regulations. For residents and visitors in the Rayong area, this development highlights ongoing efforts by local authorities to monitor industrial environmental standards. While the immediate operation of the specified machinery has been halted, the long-term impact on the facility's overall production capacity remains to be confirmed. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether further legal penalties will be imposed beyond the current suspension order. Residents are advised to monitor local news for updates regarding the factory's compliance status and any potential environmental assessments conducted by the provincial industrial office.
