2010Regulation
National Health Assembly adopts resolution for total ban on chrysotile asbestos in Thailand
↗ SourceSENTINEL ARCHIVE / CASE #178
Thailand
No ban despite a 2011 Cabinet resolution endorsing a total chrysotile ban. The National Health Assembly adopted a ban resolution in 2010, endorsed by Cabinet in April 2011, mandating the Ministry of Industry to implement immediately. However, opposition from manufacturers and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry blocked implementation. The Chrysotile Information Centre made legal threats against ban campaigners in 2012. National consumption has reduced but no prohibitions have been implemented.
—No Ban
—
No ban in place
—
Mesothelioma Rate
—
Data not available
1980s-present
Peak Usage Era
Regulatory Timeline
2010s
- 2011Regulation
Cabinet endorses chrysotile ban resolution (April 12), mandating Ministry of Industry to prepare time-bound plan to list chrysotile as type 4 hazardous substance
↗ Source - 2012Event
Chrysotile Information Centre (funded by International Chrysotile Association) makes legal threats against ban campaign leader, causing international uproar
↗ Source - 2018Regulation
Ministry of Public Health backs immediate ban; implementation continues to be blocked by industry and commerce ministries
↗ Source
Material Identification Guide
Common materials still present in buildings
asbestos-cement roofing sheets
HIGH RISKNon-friable
1930–2000
asbestos-cement flat sheets
HIGH RISKNon-friable
1930–2000
brake linings
HIGH RISKFriable
1920–2000
friction materials
HIGH RISKFriable
1920–2000
What To Do If You Live Here
- Asbestos is still legally used in your country.
- New and older construction alike may contain asbestos-containing materials.
- Consult a certified professional before any renovation work.
- Advocate for stronger asbestos regulations in your region.
Check Your Property
Enter your building's age and type for a personalized asbestos risk assessment.
Check My Property's RiskSources
Last updated: 2026-03-24
Information aggregated from public sources including IBAS, EPA, and WHO. Not legal or medical advice.
How we source our data →