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6.2.5 Recommendations: Trafficking in Hazardous Waste and Chemicals
from Countering Emerging Threats and Challenges of Transnational Organized Crime - Thailand's Perspective
Like other forms of crime, public awareness constitutes the main concern with regard to trafficking in hazardous waste and chemicals and its impact on the environment and on people’s health. It is recommended that environmental issues be included in education curricula at all levels.
The Pollution Control Department within the Thai Ministry of Environment estimated that 60% of hazardous waste produced in Thailand is managed improperly. The Thai government should thus increase the fines and punishments for illegal dumping. The country needs more investigators who are trained to identify, detect and track the movements of illegal waste.
