UPDATE: Ammonia Leak at Pattaya Area Ice Factory Under Control, Over 160 People Affected
Nongprue, Near Pattaya —
The situation at the Banglamung Ice Factory near Pattaya is now under control following a reported explosion and ammonia leak that occurred late last night. The factory has already resumed normal...
Overnight Pattaya Area Ice Factory Ammonia Leak Leads to Hazard, at Least 60 People...
Nongprue, Near Pattaya-
In the late hours of April 17th, 2024, the quiet of Chonburi Province was shattered by a chemical leak at the Banglamung Ice Factory. The leak, which occurred at approximately 11:36 p.m.,...
Deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul Inspects Chiang Mai Amid Wildfire and PM 2.5 Concerns
Chiang Mai—
On April 9th, 2024, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Thai Minister of the Interior, stated to the public regarding Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s inspection in Chiang Mai province to...
Guest Op-ed: From Bruised to Helmets: My Mission to Keep Kids Safe
The following short opinion editorial is by guest writer "Savvy" Rick Brown. You can learn more about him at the bottom of the article. Guest writer opinions and statements are entirely their own and...
Thai Authorities Uncover Cadmium at Taiwanese Company in Samut Sakhon, Linked to Missing 15,000...
National—
On April 7th, 2024, the Thai Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division, Mueang Samut Sakhon police officers, and relevant agencies launched an inspection at a Taiwanese company in Mueang Samut Sakhon, regarding an...
Thai Cannabis Network Concerned Over Government’s Move to Criminalize Marijuana, Advocates for Truthful Comparison
National—
On April 4th, 2024, Mr. Prasitchai Nunual, the secretary-general of the Network for Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis, publicly stated his concerns over bringing marijuana back into an illicit substance type by the...
Deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul Supports Revising Cannabis Policy: Focus Shifts from Economic to Health...
National—
On April 1st, 2024, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, publicly mentioned after Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin gave a special interview to France 24, a French news agency, regarding bringing marijuana back...
Medical Bytes, Thailand Number 104: Beware the Medical Advice You Heed
The following is a guest opinion article from Doc Martyn. His opinions and advice are entirely his own and may not necessarily be those of The Pattaya News Company Limited. His contact information can...
Thai Government Holds Seminar on E-Cigarette Dangers, Urges Vigilance at Educational Institutions in Bangkok
Bangkok—
At 9:00 AM, on March 28th, 2024, Dr. Puangpetch Chunlaid, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office and relevant agencies held a seminar on e-cigarette dangers to administrators of 437 educational institutions in...
Chiang Mai Hotel Bookings at 30% as Air Pollution Concerns Loom; Hopes for Songkran...
Chiang Mai—
On March 27th, 2024, Mrs. La-iad Bungsrithong, the Northern Thai Hotels Association advisor, publicly revealed that the statistics of hotel bookings in Chiang Mai were only 30% full compared to the start of...
