Export restrictions for final disposal  

Thailand restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The production, import, export and possession of the hazardous substances as well as hazardous wastes within the Kingdom of Thailand shall be followed the procedure under the Ministerial Regulations B.E.2537 (1994) issued under the Hazardous Substance Act B.E.2535 (1992) which has entered into force since 1994.

The restriction covers all countries. However, Thailand might export wastes listed in the Basel Convention for which there are no appropriate disposal facilities under the restricted control.

 

Export restrictions for recovery

Thailand restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The production, import, export and possession of the hazardous substances as well as hazardous wastes within the Kingdom of Thailand shall be followed the procedure under the Ministerial Regulations B.E.2537 (1994) issued under the Hazardous Substance Act B.E.2535 (1992) which have entered into force since 1994.

All countries and wastes listed in the Basel Convention.

 

Import restrictions for final disposal

Thailand restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Generally, any productions, imports, exports and possessions of the hazardous substances and wastes within the Kingdom of Thailand shall follow the procedures under the Regulation of Ministry of Industry B.E.2537 (1994). In case of import of hazardous wastes and used electrical and electronic equipments, the importer/ consignee/factory shall follow procedures under the Notification of the Department of Industrial Works on the Criteria for the approval of the import of chemical wastes into the Kingdom of Thailand, issued on 14 May B.E. 2539 (1996) and the Notification of the Department of Industrial Works on the Criteria for the approval of the import of used electrical and electronic equipments into the Kingdom of Thailand, issued on 26 September B.E. 2546 (2003). Additionally, the Royal Thai Government has a national policy on total ban of the hazardous waste import for final disposal within the country, e.g. The National Environmental Broad had a decision on import ban of used lead acid batteries and plastic wastes for the purpose of final disposal since 1993 and 1994, respectively.

Under the notification of Ministry of Commerce on the import of used tyres into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2546 (2003), issued on 23 May 2003, the imports of used tyres (under the harmonized code item 4012.11, 4012.12, 4012.192, 4012.199, 4012.202, and 4012.209) including their rubber scrap, pairings and waste (under the harmonized code item 4004.00) to Thailand have been prohibited. In case of the import for the purpose of research, model study or the vehicle attachment and for racing or tourism is excluded from the control under this notification.

The restriction covers all countries; wastes listed in the Basel Convention; used lead-acid batteries and plastic wastes; and wastes listed in the Notification of Ministry of Industry B.E. 2548 (2005).

 

Import restrictions for recovery

Thailand restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Generally, any productions, imports, exports and possessions of the hazardous substances and wastes within the Kingdom of Thailand shall follow the procedures under the Regulation of Ministry of Industry B.E.2537 (1994). In case of import of hazardous wastes and used electrical and electronic equipments, the importer/ consignee/factory shall follow procedures under the Notification of the Department of Industrial Works on the Criteria for the approval of the import of chemical wastes into the Kingdom of Thailand, issued on 14 May B.E. 2539 (1996) and the Notification of the Department of Industrial Works on the Criteria for the approval of the import of used electrical and electronic equipments into the Kingdom of Thailand, issued on 26 September B.E. 2546 (2003).

In addition, for the import of plastic wastes for the purpose of recovery in the Kingdom, the importer/consignee/factory shall follow procedures under the Notification of Ministry of Commerce on the Import of Goods No.112 B.E.2539 (1996) and the Notification of Ministry of Industry on the criteria for the approval of the import of the scarp and used material which is made of used plastic and unused plastic B.E. 2539 (1996). For other hazardous wastes, since, Thailand has a specific law for the purpose of the industrial hazardous waste management within the country, namely the Notification of Ministry of Industry B.E. 2548 (2005) on Disposal of Wastes or Unusable Materials. Therefore, if any wastes listed in the Notification have imported for recovery within the Kingdom, the importer/consignee/factory shall manage such wastes pursuant to the criteria of the Notification.

The restriction covers all countries; wastes listed in the Basel Convention; plastic wastes; and wastes listed in the Notification of Ministry of Industry B.E. 2548 (2005) on Disposal of Wastes or Unusable Materials.

 

Transit restrictions

Thailand restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Generally, any productions, imports, exports and possessions of the hazardous substances and wastes within the Kingdom of Thailand shall be followed the procedures under the Regulation of Ministry of Industry B.E.2537 (1994). In addition, the importer/ consignee/factory shall follow the Regulation of Port Authority of Thailand concerning the export and import of dangerous goods.

All countries and wastes listed in the Basel Convention.