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Air force told to combat PM2.5 haze
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to deploy all available measures to deal with the worsening fine-dust pollution, ACM Phanpakdee Pattanakul, the air force chief, said on Tuesday.
Chokepoints could cripple trade
News, Published on 16/01/2024
» When traffic through the Suez Canal ground to a halt in 2021, the extraordinary cost and disruptions to global commerce seemed overwhelming. But 8,000 kilometres from the canals of Suez and Panama lie even more important shipping lanes, chokepoints that could cripple global trade should any disaster befall them.
PM2.5 to spike in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2024
» Bangkok residents have been told to expect rising levels of PM2.5, which forecasters at the Pollution Control Department have said will continue to worsen until Wednesday.
PM2.5 to spike in capital
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/01/2024
» Bangkok residents have been told to brace for rising levels of ultra-fine micropollutants in the air, which forecasters at the Pollution Control Department have said will continue to worsen until Wednesday.
Dark skies on agenda as haze hits early
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/01/2024
» Thailand will enter its annual haze season earlier than usual due to higher levels of accumulated microdust in the atmosphere, according to the Department of Pollution Control.
Bad air, caves and elephants
News, Published on 30/12/2023
» Environmental beat yielded some very diverse stories in 2023.
The best day trips
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/12/2023
» As the Dragon takes over from the Rabbit, certain folks would much rather stay home over the holidays and watch TV than deal with crowds outside. However, families may be searching for places to take in the festive mood.
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.
Pass clean air bill now
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/12/2023
» PM2.5 returns again this year, with a critical surge reported in the capital city. Even so, there is a reason for people to be optimistic as the government is determined to have the much-awaited clean air legislation drawn up next year.
New Clean Air bill eyes transboundary haze
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/12/2023
» The Clean Air bill will be introduced next year, according to the Department of Pollution Control.