WASTE CRISIS MANAGEMENT IN THE SOUTHERN THONBURI DISTRICT, BANGKOK METROPOLITAN

Abstract

This research objectives were (1) to study the waste crisis management in the Southern Thonburi Districts, Bangkok Metropolitan, (2) to analyze the problems and obstacles affecting the waste crisis management in the Southern Thonburi Districts, Bangkok Metropolitan, and (3) to propose guidelines for waste crisis management in the Southern Thonburi Districts, Bangkok Metropolitan. The research was qualitative. Key informants included 30 government officials, private sector entrepreneurs, community leaders, and the general public. Purposive selection was used. The research instrument used interview forms. Data analysis was conducted using a summary and descriptive method. The results found that (1) the waste crisis management in the Southern Thonburi Districts, Bangkok Metropolitan, aligned with Bangkok Development Plan and the 3Rs approach. Human resources, vehicles, and budget were insufficient. While the waste management system was fully integrated from the source, middle, and destination, it required further collaboration and modern technology. Public relations and education were ongoing, with multiple channels of communication that effectively reached the public. However, public participation remained low, particularly in household waste sorting, (2) the problems and obstacles affecting the waste crisis management in the Southern Thonburi Districts, Bangkok Metropolitan included limitations in infrastructure, insufficient personnel and labor, improper waste disposal, and a hidden population. Policy enforcement was still lax, coupled with some households' economic and social constraints, and (3) the guidelines for waste crisis management in the Southern Thonburi Districts, Bangkok Metropolitan should focus on improving waste management structures and systems, along with the development of clear policies and laws, along with supporting economic measures. Furthermore, cooperation and public awareness must be promoted. apply technology for comprehensive waste management, and created incentives and opportunities for all sectors to participate to enhance waste management.