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Scientists trace spike of China flooding to solar cycle activities
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/08/2025
» HONG KONG — A study led by scientists in China has found a link between the sun's 11-year cycle and summer rain in the country, identifying why drought conditions in the South and flooding in the North intensify during high solar years.
France expecting peak temperatures as heatwave hits Europe
AFP, Published on 01/07/2025
» PARIS - Paris was on red alert for high temperatures on Tuesday, with the top of the Eiffel Tower shut, polluting traffic banned and speed restrictions in place as a searing heatwave gripped Europe.
Smart farming to drive wolffia's rise
News, Published on 03/06/2025
» Wolffia, a high-protein aquatic plant locally known as pham, has long been a part of the traditional diet of Northeast Thailand.
China, Malaysia eye food security
Oped, Published on 18/02/2025
» Can Malaysia and China help secure Asia's food future? A landmark agreement signed between the two nations late last year aims to do just that.
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.
Exercising Outdoors? Beware of PM2.5 and Ozone Risks
Published on 31/01/2025
» Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, with many enjoying activities like running, cycling, or playing sports outdoors. However, rising air pollution—particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O₃)—poses a significant but often overlooked risk. Exercising in polluted environments can have serious long-term health effects.
EGAT CIF Fund supports Green Refrigerants
Published on 20/12/2024
» Thailand is recognised as a major hub for the refrigeration industry, accredited as the world's top exporters of components and related products. However, synthetic refrigerants including Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) contribute disruption to the ozone layer with amplifying high global warming potential and climate change.
Save Mother Earth
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/11/2024
» Re: "Toxic smog level get worse in Delhi", (World, Nov 14) & "World leaders in Baku for COP29", (World, Nov 13).
DITP Hosts Bangkok RHVAC & E&E 2024 Trade Shows
Published on 15/08/2024
» The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Club and the Electrical and Electronics Industry Club, under the Federation of Thai Industries, is set to organise the Bangkok Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning 2024 (Bangkok RHVAC 2024) and Bangkok Electric and Electronics 2024 (Bangkok E&E 2024). These events will feature cutting-edge innovations that cater to global market needs, with a wide variety of products and services from renowned local and international manufacturers, all under the theme “One Stop Solutions for Net Zero Future.” The events will take place from 4-7 September 2024 at BITEC, Bangkok.
Join the 'Share Your Pet Story' Contest
Published on 01/08/2024
» Taiwan Excellence invites pet lovers to showcase Reels clips of their beloved pets for a chance to win prizes worth over 65,000 baht!