Air Quality Improves in Bangkok, Wildfires Worsen in North
PRESS RELEASE:
Bangkok residents are set to experience improved air quality this week, with PM2.5 pollutant levels predicted to decrease in the days ahead.
The Air Quality Monitoring Centre of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), known...
Chiang Mai Forests Ravaged by Wildfires
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Fires have devastated approximately 30,000 rai (4,800 hectares) of forest across three districts in Chiang Mai province, according to local officials.
The blazes, which began about a week ago, have primarily affected the Ob...
Bangkok Produce and Alliances Spearhead Cutting-Edge Traceability and Satellite Tech to Battle Air Pollution...
Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited, a subsidiary of the leading agri-food conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods), is at the forefront of a unified campaign with governmental bodies, business partners,...
Medical Bytes Thailand Number 103: What is Wrong with Thai Medicine
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...
Bid to Extend Legal Alcohol Sales Time Rejected Again By Thai Government Panel
National —
A Thai government committee has dropped, for the second time, a proposal to extend the afternoon alcohol sale time in response to activists' pleas. However, the Public Health Minister has not completely dismissed...
Royal Thai Navy Implements Air Treatment Machines to Combat Air Pollution in Bangkok
Bangkok—
On February 16th, 2024, Admiral Worawut Pruksarungruang, the Chief of Naval Staff, performed a field inspection on installing air treatment machines to reduce air pollution, and PM 2.5 dust, in the Bangkok area.
The...
Thai Government Implements Measures to Combat Illegal Burning and Improve Air Quality
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On February 15th, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul disclosed directives following a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Governors were instructed to conduct field inspections and engage communities to halt illegal agricultural...
Bangkok Chokes on Heavy Air Pollution, Ranking Among World’s Worst
National —
Bangkok is struggling with a severe air pollution crisis, with PM 2.5 levels exceeding international standards and ranking the city seventh worst globally for poor air quality.
On February 14th, 2024, IQAir, an air...
Editorial: Thai Cannabis Draft Law Banning Recreational Use Delayed, Opposing Sides Must Find Common...
Yesterday, February 13th, 2024, the draft cannabis bill that would ban recreational usage of cannabis was not approved by the Thai Cabinet, with relevant officials and the Minister of Public Health calling it a...
Thai Government Delays Proposed Recreational Cannabis Ban to Seek More Input
National —
The proposed legislation that would ban recreational cannabis use in Thailand has been delayed by the government to gather further public feedback, according to Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew.
Following Tuesday's cabinet meeting, Minister...
