Khouth Sophak Chakrya

A stern warning to clean up or pay up was issued to litterbugs yesterday, with Interior Minister Sar Kheng announcing fines for improper waste disposal across the country.

The announcement came as Kheng outlined the details of a new sub-decree on waste management, which includes an order to municipal and provincial authorities to put the onus for refuse control on individuals and businesses.

“The national administration will fund local authorities to achieve the management . . . of liquid and solid waste in populated areas by suggesting that people change their behaviour and take part in environmental protection,” he said.

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Thais throw about 10 million plastic bags on the ground daily. Public places have no trash cans. Who is the guy kidding.

That'll look nice, then.

Put tax on the bags.