Thailand in pictures (5): Waste
A picture paints a thousand words. This certainly applies to Thailand, a special country with an interesting culture and many cheerful people, but also a dark side of coups, poverty, exploitation, animal suffering, violence and road deaths. Today a photo series about waste, a major problem in Thailand.
Thailand question: waste management in Isaan?
Recently I was back in my girlfriend's village in Isaan. I was annoyed by the mess around her parents' house. She told me that the household waste is not collected and they cannot take it anywhere (small waste such as packaging material is burned behind the house. They cannot dispose of large waste and that is why you see waste dumps everywhere on the roadside).
Thailand photo of the day: Waste separation and the plastic problem
Thais are addicted to disposable plastic. Every year alone, 70 billion plastic bags are consumed. Along with China, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, Thailand is one of five Asian countries responsible for more than half of the eight million tons of plastic waste that ends up in the oceans each year, according to the Ocean Conservancy organization.
Waste management mission to Thailand and Malaysia
In collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the embassy in Thailand, the Dutch embassy in Malaysia is organizing a waste management mission. It will take place from 6 to 11 October in Thailand and Malaysia.
Waste management issues on the Thai political agenda
Following international reports of the garbage accumulation on Koh Samui, the government has given national priority to waste management and has scheduled a meeting next week.
Waste and pollution in Thailand
It is incomprehensible that a country like Thailand, which is struggling with major pollution, still imports waste from Singapore and Hong Kong, among others. It would then concern recyclable products from electronic and plastic waste.
Waste disposal on Koh Larn, an unsolvable problem
Ampai Sakdanukuljit, assistant director of the Tourism and Sports Board, presented Silapakorn University's report on Koh Larn's tourism capacity to Deputy Mayor ApichartVirapal and the Tourism Authority of Thailand Pattaya. A first step towards new plans to protect the island's ecosystem.
Public Hearing of Pattaya Municipality on problems in the city
On February 12, 2018, public hearings were held in Pattaya under the chairmanship of Deputy Mayor Vichien Pongpanit. On this occasion, the public could comment on the four-year development plan (2019 – 2022) of the city and the problems in the city that need to be solved.
Koh Larn and its problems
Koh Larn, one of the beautiful islands near Pattaya, is increasingly under pressure. In the past, an ambitious plan was developed to generate energy in an environmentally friendly way. A large number of solar panels were installed. But to the disappointment of the islanders, this electricity was intended for street lighting in Pattaya.
Stinky mountain of rubbish on Koh Tao being cleaned up
The rotting waste mountain of 45.000 tons on the holiday island of Koh Tao is being cleaned up. A company has been appointed to clean up the mess. Governor Witchawut of Surat Thani province announced this yesterday.
Thailand dies in its own garbage
Thailand has a waste problem, the processing of household waste is lacking on many sides. Thais produce an average of 1,15 kilos of waste per person per day, a total of 73.000 tons. In 2014, the country had 2.490 landfill sites, of which only 466 are properly managed. More than 28 million tons of waste goes untreated and ends up in canals and illegal landfills.
News from Thailand – September 24, 2014
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