Thailand's Industry Minister announces an escalated crackdown on illegal industrial waste dumping, particularly in the Eastern Special Development Zone (EEC). New enforcement measures include coordinated inspections across multiple agencies, stricter criminal penalties, asset seizure under anti-money-laundering laws, E-Manifest GPS tracking of waste transport, and a 24/7 reporting hotline. The ministry is also promoting circular economy solutions and End-of-Waste frameworks to convert industrial waste into reusable raw materials—a significant policy shift affecting manufacturers' compliance costs and operational practices.