THE SMUGGLING OF ELECTRONIC WASTE IS AN ENVIRONMENT CRIME

Abstract

The problem of smuggling electronic waste had been started in 2017. Due to the government of the People's Republic of China ban the import of foreign waste that made a lot of electronic waste and plastic waste are rerouted to other Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand. In addition to that, Thailand had been facing the problem of electronic waste disposal. As a result, the amount of waste increased. Moreover, the smuggling of electronic waste (made by fake statements) was also found. This is considered an environmental crime or transnational environmental crime that mean any offences both directly and indirectly which can cause damage to the environment and human later, can cause widespread damage and impact across nations. The problems and obstacles of preventing and correcting the smuggling of electronic waste are caused by restrictions of operations, law enforcement and the problem of corruption which is an economic crime or white-collar crime. Therefore, Thailand should have policies, measures, and laws to prevent and solve the problem of smuggling electronic waste, including other types of environmental crimes, for society's benefit and to protect the environment within the country. It also raises the level of environment measured as well.

The purpose of this academic article is to define the crime and problem of smuggling electronic waste, including obstacles of preventing and solving the smuggling waste problem, by applying the theory of criminology to analyze to suggest for prevention in the next order.