Thailand National Waste Management Framework (Based on the NEQA)
ENFORCEMENT TIMELINE
Enacted 1992 (amended 2018)
Overview
Regulated by the Pollution Control Department (PCD) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, this is a waste management and circular economy policy framework operated on the basis of the National Environmental Quality Act (NEQA). It implements a Plastics Roadmap among other measures, and preparations are underway toward the future enactment of a Sustainable Packaging Management Act (an EPR law).
Enforcement Timeline
1992: Establishment of a pollution source management system under the NEQA.
2018: Major revision; formulation of the Plastics Management Roadmap (2018-2030).
2027: Target enactment of the Sustainable Packaging Management Act (EPR law).
Business Impact
- Waste management
- Plastic reduction
- Recycling compliance