The operator of the Nong Khaem waste disposal center, which uses incineration to produce electricity, has summarized the results of community outreach in the surrounding areas. They reaffirmed the importance of community participation and plan to open the waste storage pit for public visits in May.
On 25 Mar 2026 GMT+7, reporters reported that C&G Environmental Protection (Thailand), the operator of the waste incineration plant generating electricity, disclosed a summary of their community engagement around the 1,600-ton-per-day Nong Khaem waste disposal project. They held 22 small group meetings with over 1,192 attendees, demonstrating transparency and environmental communication alongside project progress. They also plan to open the waste storage pit, a key component of the system, for public visits in May.
Mr. He Ning, CEO of C&G, stated the company prioritizes ongoing communication and public involvement with local communities near the project. The management team and experts—including Mr. Manit Techapichok, Police Lieutenant General Sunthorn Chalermkiat, senior advisors, Mr. Khanchai Ajarawan, project manager, and staff—conducted 22 small group meetings from 19 Feb to 1 Mar 2026 GMT+7, attended by over 1,192 people. The meetings aimed to explain progress on the 1,600-ton-per-day waste incineration-to-electricity project at Nong Khaem, outline environmental protection and mitigation measures per the Code of Practice (CoP), and provide opportunities for straightforward public inquiries to build understanding and transparency.
The meetings covered communities and villages within a 5-kilometer radius of the project site, spanning Nong Khaem, Bang Khae, and Thawi Watthana districts, as well as nearby areas in Samut Sakhon and Nakhon Pathom provinces. This reflects strong public interest in closely monitoring project progress. These small group meetings are part of a continuous community engagement process to ensure residents receive accurate information and can follow all project stages. The company believes environmental development must grow alongside the community, thus consistently prioritizing collaboration through information sharing, gathering feedback, and supporting ongoing community quality-of-life initiatives.
The CEO of C&G added that in May 2026, the company plans to open the large waste storage pit—one of Bangkok’s largest—to the public, allowing them to observe waste management processes and waste-to-energy technology up close. The company is committed to developing the Nong Khaem waste incineration-to-electricity project under international environmental standards, maintaining transparency and community involvement to help sustainably address Bangkok’s waste issues and improve the quality of life for local residents over the long term.