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Namwa banana prices soar
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/08/2024
» The loss of banana trees during the hot season has seen the price of popular namwa variety skyrocket, with further rises likely in the next few months, according to wholesalers.
Asean targets haze-free peatlands by 2030
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/08/2024
» The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) is aiming to establish peatland areas in the Asean region as haze-free zones by 2030.
Weather office says La Nina already under way
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/08/2024
» The La Nina climate pattern has begun affecting local weather, according to the Thai Meteorological Department. Although there is heavy rainfall in some areas, officials say water volume in the reservoirs of major dams may not be sufficient to meet requirements during the dry season that runs from November to April.
Regional haze challenges discussed
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/07/2024
» Thailand has affirmed its commitment to stepping up efforts to combat transboundary haze pollution in cooperation with regional partners, says Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan.
Flood risk 'low' as La Nina looms
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/06/2024
» The more intense rain forecast to come in the next few weeks as a result of the La Nina phenomenon won't cause a repeat of the major floods of 2011, according to the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR).
New highly-transmissible Covid strain will elude vaccines: expert
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/06/2024
» The KP.2 strain of Covid-19 will become dominant in Thailand, according to a renowned virologist. It will be more transmissible and vaccines will be hard-pressed to keep up with its mutations, but its symptoms will not be more severe that those of previous strains of the virus.
Covid infections see sharp rise
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/06/2024
» Covid-19 cases last week jumped by at least 900 on the previous week, with one fatality recorded each day, the Public Relations Department’s Covid-19 Information Centre revealed.
No need for Covid boosters
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2024
» Most people do not need to get a booster against the latest strain of Covid-19, except for vulnerable groups and the unvaccinated, as the symptoms are relatively mild and the vaccine must be paid for, according to virologist Yong Poovorawan.
Heavy rains on way but less than 2023
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/05/2024
» The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has warned of heavy rainfall from August to September due to the impact of the La Nina phenomenon, but the total amount of rainfall this year is expected to be 26% below average.
Dept braces for more rain as La Niña looms
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department is considering a number of measures to prepare for floods during the rainy season, as the weather conditions look set to become much wetter when the La Niña phenomenon begins in a few months.