Anti-Corruption Officials Investigate Inoperable Waste Facility in Phichit
The National Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating a 17-million-baht waste management project in Phichit that remains non-functional despite completion.
On November 12, 2026, officials from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) inspected a waste sorting and landfill facility in Ban Na, Phichit province. The project, which cost 17 million baht, was designed to handle comprehensive waste processing, including sorting, fuel production, and landfilling. However, investigators found that the facility is currently inoperable. Despite the failure of the first phase, local authorities have reportedly requested an additional 48.4 million baht for a second phase of development. The NACC has issued a two-week deadline for the local administrative organization to submit a formal plan to address these operational issues. For residents and visitors, this situation highlights concerns regarding the management of public funds and local infrastructure efficiency. While the facility was intended to generate revenue through recycling and fuel production, its current state raises questions about the oversight of environmental projects in the region. It remains to be confirmed how the local administration will respond to the NACC's demand and whether the requested budget for the second phase will be reconsidered in light of the existing facility's failure to function as intended.
