Asbestos in floor tiles...still in use?

[VinnieK]

I know there has been only a 'voluntary' ban of asbestos in Thailand

That is, companies are free to use it in their products or not.

Anybody knows what's the current status re: floor tiles?

Edited December 21, 2023 by VinnieK

[OneMoreFarang]

Probably it helps if you are more specific.

Is this about existing tiles, which were installed maybe many years ago?

Do you want to buy new tiles (in a shop)?

Do you want to (a new) buy property with tiles and you want to know more about them?

[eyeman]

Like lead in paint don't expect the standards to be within 30 years of the western world.

 

Get someone in to do it is my motto. I don't think its a problem once they are stable and seated.

[VocalNeal]

Can one buy fibre cement floor tiles. I believe here they are all ceramic. 

[VinnieK]

13 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

Can one buy fibre cement floor tiles. I believe here they are all ceramic. 

They are ceramic alright but traditionally have contained (powdered?) asbestos

The practice is banned in the West now but not here.