Minister of Industry Opens Operations for Factories 105 and 106, Emphasizing Safety and Strict Enforcement of Laws.

Key summary

Mr. Warawut Silpa-Archa, Minister of Industry, presided over the opening of operations for inspection, supervision, and strict enforcement of laws for factories 105 and 106. He emphasized that industrial development must benefit the country and its people, not shift risks onto society. While waste management plays a crucial role in the circular economy, it must be conducted within the framework of the law. Any illegal dumping or improper handling of hazardous waste poses risks. Mr. Warawut outlined five key policies: 1) Prioritizing the safety of the public and the environment, conducting comprehensive inspections of factories, including all processes, pollution prevention systems, and risks to soil, water, air, and health. 2) Strictly and decisively enforcing the law without discrimination; those who violate the law must be held accountable. 3) Proactively inspecting factories based on risk assessments, with a focus on 3,049 target factories. 4) Integrating all agencies into a unified effort, working together in terms of data, personnel, equipment, and laws. 5) Operating with transparency, accountability, and auditability, with a target completion date for areas A (Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Prachin Buri, Samut Prakan) and B (Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, Pathum Thani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Saraburi) by November 2026, and for area C, including Bangkok, by December 2026.