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
National—
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...
No Laughing Matter: Thai Police Crack Down on Laughing Gas
National—
On February 16th, 2024, the Thai Anti Trafficking In Person Division (ATPD) launched a raid operation at buildings in Nonthaburi and Bangkok to eradicate laughing balloon production and distribution bases. As a result, 70,000...
Update: Thai Police Pursue Foreign Murder Suspects Who Escaped to Turkey, International Collaboration Sought
National—
On February 15th, 2024, Pol. Maj. Gen. Noppasin Poolsawat, the deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, publicly revealed the progress of a case involving a Myanmar national who was allegedly murdered by two foreign...
Debate on Lifting Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban in Thailand Continues
National—
On February 15th, 2024, Dr. Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, the Secretary of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee, publicly spoke to the press after the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee meeting regarding the appropriateness and possibility of lifting...
Thailands Khanom Khrok Ranked Fourth Among Worlds Best Pancakes
PRESS RELEASE:
The website Tasteatlas, upon updating its rankings on the best pancakes in the world in February 2024, found that khanom khrok of Thailand has placed fourth among them. The top three include (1)...
Thailand Allocates 50 Million Baht in Medical Aid to Assist Foreign Tourists in Case...
PRESS RELEASE:
The coverage is 1 million Baht per person in the event of death, a maximum of 500,000 Baht for accident injury treatment, and 300,000 Baht for permanent disability, loss of sight or permanent...
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...
Thai Minister of Defense Addresses Institution Protection Following Student Activists’ Obstruction of Royal Motorcades
National—
At 11:30 a.m. on February 15th, Mr. Sutin Klungsang, the Minister of Defense, publicly stated after the council meeting regarding the protection measures of institutions following an incident where student activists obstructed the eldest...
School Conflict Erupts in Khlong Toei, Bangkok: Police Intervene in Potential Shooting Incident
Bangkok—
At 3:41 PM, on February 12th, 2024, Tha Ruea police reported a shooting incident between two school institutions at Na Ranong Square, Khlong Toei, Bangkok.
At the incident scene, Pol. Lcpl. Nithit Sriranil, a traffic...
