The business surge, unfortunately, comes with a huge problem -- plastic waste. The Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) reported the amount of plastic waste has risen significantly -- from 5,500 tonnes recorded before the outbreak to 6,300 tonnes per day during the pandemic. However, in Thailand, mismanaged plastic waste causes environmental problems. In order to get rid of their household waste, Swedish people have to first sort their waste properly," Pichmol said. Both experts agree that Thailand needs an environmental law, although the country has a long-term roadmap to reduce plastic waste until 2027.

Source: Bangkok Post June 06, 2020 10:07 UTC