He said more needs to be done to supplement proposed measures to reduce plastic waste which include limiting the use of plastic bags and placing traps at river mouths. "The rubbish found in the stomach was not from Thailand alone, going by the product names on the plastic bags. The issue of marine debris needs collaboration from several countries in Asean and all stakeholders," he said. It is estimated that around 80% of marine debris comes from ineffectively managed mainland waste. Editorial: Preventable marine deathsMarine conservationist Thon Thamrongnawasawat said Monday the whale's death added weight to the claim that Thailand is a major contributor of marine debris.

Source: Bangkok Post June 04, 2018 21:56 UTC