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PM's chance to clear the air
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/09/2025
» On Friday, with the country fixated on the picking of a new prime minister and the ensuing political developments, parliament also made another positive move. It adopted a Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) bill in its first reading.
Screening a deadly disease
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/07/2025
» When celebrated actor, Natthawut "Poh" Skidjai, revealed on his YouTube channel @PohSakidAey that his wife Aey Pornthip had been diagnosed with stage one lung cancer after an annual health checkup, the video worried many viewers because Aey does not smoke.
Gene Hackman 'likely dead nine days when found'
AFP, Published on 01/03/2025
» SANTA FE — Hollywood legend Gene Hackman had likely been dead for over a week when he and his wife were found lifeless in their New Mexico home, the local sheriff said Friday.
Pulling a cure out of thin air
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/02/2025
» The government's latest efforts to cope with PM2.5 are based on concerns over its harmful impact and a hope for cleaner air, a recurring problem at the beginning of calendar years.
The visible threat
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/02/2025
» Late last month, Bangkok was ranked as the fourth most polluted city in the world, according to IQAir. The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok reached 188 and PM2.5 was as high as 108 µg/m³, indicating unhealthy air quality.
Agency embraces sustainable science, tech
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/01/2025
» The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) has set its strategic direction through an initiative that involves the implementation of science and technology for a sustainable Thailand.
L'Oréal Celebrates 115 Years by Honouring Thai Women Scientists
Published on 04/11/2024
» From left to right: Asst. Prof. Dr. Waleeporn Donphai from the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, who received the grant in the field of Physical Sciences; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anyanee Kamkaew from the School of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, awarded in the field of Life Sciences; and Dr. Pongkarn Chakthranont from the National Nanotechnology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), awarded in the field of Physical Sciences.
Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke harms health
Life, Published on 01/10/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: My understanding is that nicotine and tar are what hurt you when you smoke cigarettes. But you recently said there's also carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke, and that it's even more dangerous. Can you please explain? I want my husband to quit, and this may help.
Swiss cyclist dies in hit-and-run
News, Published on 27/02/2024
» CHON BURI: A car hit and killed a 73-year-old Swiss cyclist on Sukhumvit Road in Sattahip district late on Sunday night. Police were informed of the accident in tambon Na Jomtien at about 11.30pm.
Record year for forest fires
AFP, Published on 27/12/2023
» PARIS - As the deadliest year this century for forest fires comes to a close, attention is turning to how to prevent such infernos happening again.