Thailand Environment Statistics 2012

PREFACE The Thailand Environment Statistics 2012 is the Ten publication of the National Statistical Office. It is released every two years. This publication is compile environment statistics from various government agencies into the system of the Framework for the Development of Environment Statistics (FDES) which developed by United Nations such as background data, air, lands/soil, water, forest, mineral and energy, solid waste and hazardous waste, and human settlements Although presentation of data may be incomplete. But it would be useful to those interested and do not have time to go and research from various sources The National Statistical Office is grateful for various government agencies in providing the statistics and other information for compilation of the environment statistics. Their contributions make the publication possible And look forward that this report will benefit government agencies and private institutions. Students and people interested in researching information on natural resources and environment And may help encourage all parties. Recognizing the importance of conservation and environmental sustainability abiding iv