Phuket Officials Study Bangkok’s Stray Animal and Waste Management Systems
The three-day visit, held from Monday through Wednesday (Apr 20-22), saw Mayor Suppachoke and officials from Phuket City Municipality meet with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) departments responsible for…
Phuket City Mayor Suppachoke led a delegation to Bangkok from April 20 to 22 to study the capital’s stray animal control and waste management systems. The three-day visit included meetings with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) departments responsible for veterinary public health and environmental services.
Stray Animal Management and Shelter Operations
The delegation toured the BMA Dog Control Centre in Prawet, where officials detailed strategies for managing stray dog populations, including microchipping, pet registration, and legal enforcement. Dr Sitsapol Eiamvisut, Director of the Public Veterinary Health Office, shared operational insights and led discussions on law compliance and shelter management.
Phuket officials observed the shelter system for stray dogs and cats, gaining an overview of intake procedures and daily operations at the facility. The visit emphasized urban-specific measures for animal control.
Waste Handling Initiatives and Community Projects
Bangkok’s Environmental Department presented policies and legal frameworks underpinning citywide waste management, highlighting the ‘No Mixing Waste at Home’ campaign and the BKK Waste Pay application for fee collection. The delegation learned about the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s waste management fee ordinance and compliance with the Public Health Act B.E. 2568.
The group visited a model community in Thawi Watthana District participating in the ‘This House Doesn’t Mix Waste’ project, observing resident engagement in waste separation to reduce disposal fees. Additional site visits included the Nong Khaem Waste Disposal Centre, which processes at least 1,000 tonnes of waste per day, and the On Nut Organic Fertiliser Composting Plant, where organic waste from across Bangkok is managed.
Source: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-studies-bangkok-stray-animal-waste-systems-100020.php
