Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand

Thailand cracks down on illegal e-waste recycling facilities as pollution concerns rise. The country has seen a twentyfold increase in electronic waste imports over the past decade, with much coming from the US and European Union. Unlicensed Chinese-owned plants are processing this waste in a harmful way, releasing toxic fumes and impacting local communities like farmers who face polluted water and crops. The Thai government is taking action to tackle this environmental threat, emphasizing the need to safeguard both the economy and the environment.