Kalasin’s burning e-waste dump needs a legal fix
At Thailand’s largest electronic waste dump, the trade in discarded appliances and gadgetry is profiting some at the expense of the surrounding communities’ health and environment.
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Roi Et subdistrict mayor bows to local pressure over incinerator project
The mayor of Subdistrict Municipality Dongsing agreed to meet the demands of protesters opposing a controversial waste incinerator project in Roi Et Province’s Janghan District.
The Isaan Record
February 2, 2018
Ubon Ratchathani village fed up with the foul smell of urbanization
Thailand’s impending garbage crisis is putting a strain on communities in the Northeast as municipalities are rushing to modernize their waste management systems, often with unwanted consequences for local residents.
The Isaan Record
January 19, 2017
Khon Kaen’s monument to consumerism – the landfill, the scavenger, and the conundrum of ethical disposal
Khon Kaen’s informal system for waste management and recycling is reaching a tipping point. Now, the municipality is working to reform waste management but this raises new questions for long-standing scavenger communities.