A local community in Kalasin’s Khong Chai district, known for recycling scrap electronic equipment, has brushed off health and environment concerns from so-called e-waste while stressing the need for a long-delayed incineration plant for proper garbage management. Wanchana Nathomthong, a member of tambon Khok Sa-art administrative organisation (TAO), said sorting and dismantling of discarded electronic equipment has been a good source of income for Khok Sa-art people. However, the business is hard-hit by controversial imports of plastic and electronic waste which some firms bring in to dispose of in the country. https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1528966/e-waste-sorting-a-valid-source-of-income
