PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is examining modern waste-management technology, including waste incineration for electricity generation, as it considers long-term solutions for handling the city’s growing volume of rubbish.
On November 3, Mayor Poramet Ngampichet led a delegation of city executives, council members and relevant officials on a study visit to the On Nut Waste Disposal Centre in Bangkok. The facility operates a waste-to-energy project designed to process at least 1,000 tons of waste per day.
The delegation was welcomed by Noppadol Pruksawan, managing director of New Sky Energy (Bangkok) Co., Ltd., and company representatives, who presented information on waste-treatment technology and electricity generation.
Poramet said Pattaya currently produces approximately 500–600 tons of waste daily, a substantial volume for a city that receives large numbers of residents and tourists throughout the year.
The city is seeking an efficient and environmentally responsible waste-management system that reduces the impact on surrounding communities while turning rubbish into a resource.
Pattaya is currently commissioning a feasibility study on waste management for Cluster 2 in Chonburi Province. The Pattaya waste-disposal center in Khao Mai Kaeo has been identified as a key site for developing a shared provincial waste-management system.
During the visit, Poramet also asked about the process of selling electricity generated from waste, including how power enters the distribution system, connects to the electricity grid and proceeds through the electricity purchasing process. The information will help Pattaya assess the feasibility of adopting similar technology.
After the briefing, the delegation toured the facility to observe the full operation, from waste reception and processing to incineration for electricity generation and environmental control systems. Pattaya plans to use the knowledge gained to guide future waste-management planning, reduce accumulated rubbish and prepare the city for continued growth.
