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Yellow Line extension passes EIA report hurdle 1 published : 27 Jan 2021 at 06:11 1 The proposed extension of the MRT Yellow Line between Ratchadaphisek and Ratchayothin intersections has passed its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said the project s EIA report was approved by the National Environmental Board (NEB) on Tuesday. The extension is expected to benefit commuters by providing a connection from the Yellow Line which will link Lat Phrao in Bangkok and Samrong in Samut Prakan to the city s other electric train lines, namely the Blue and Green lines, the Airport Rail Link, as well as the Orange Line, which is currently under construction. ....
Mr Somchai, right, and Mr Varawut promoting the joint e-waste efforts. Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country s largest mobile operator by subscribers, has partnered with the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry to support e-waste drop points and build public awareness of the proper disposal of e-waste. The cooperation, which forms part of AIS s Thais Say No to E-Waste programme, will see e-waste drop points at the ministry s provincial offices across the country and representatives from the Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Volunteer Network deployed to communicate with locals about the best ways to dispose of e-waste. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said Thailand generates over 400,000 tonnes of electronic waste per year, but only 500 tonnes of that is collected and disposed of correctly. ....