{
  "id": 293058,
  "title": "Prachinburi governor shuts illegal e-waste plant in forest reserve",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/prachinburi-governor-shuts-illegal-e-waste-plant-in-forest-reserve",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T02:46:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/tech/2026/08/08/prachinburi-governor-shuts-illegal-e-waste-plant-in-forest-reserve/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Prachinburi governor has ordered the immediate closure and seizure of equipment at an allegedly illegal e-waste processing plant operating within a national forest reserve. The facility, located inside the Khwae Rabom and Si Yat national forest reserves, had been in operation for nearly a year despite complaints from residents and concerns about the encroachment. The Prachinburi governor, Weerapant Dee-on, directed district officials to inspect the facility after confirmation that it was located within the protected areas. Upon inspection, authorities found the plant operating without authorization, and seized all materials, equipment, and machinery found at the site as evidence. The governor also ordered an urgent investigation into the legality of the land title documents, with the potential for severe legal action if the documents were found to be illegally issued. The Khwae Rabom and Si Yat national forest reserves are considered important natural areas, providing habitat for wildlife and serving as a source of rivers and reservoirs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}