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Srettha told to combat haze
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/01/2024
» The Administrative Court in Chiang Mai has instructed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the National Environmental Board (NEB) to put in place measures to combat ultra-fine dust pollution and especially safeguard the health of people in the northern region.
List of top herbs eyed for export
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/01/2023
» The Public Health Ministry has unveiled its list of so-called "herbal champions", but cannabis, hemp and kratom have been omitted, according to the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.
Most face mask brands fail quality test standards
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/12/2021
» Only a fifth of 60 face mask brands available on the market passed Thai Industrial Standard quality tests, according to the Thailand Consumer Council (TCC).
New national haze forecast site goes live
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2020
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) on Monday unveiled a new website providing accessible three-day haze forecasts to businesses and the public across Thailand.
Plant owner to face legal action over chemical leak in Chachoengsao
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/10/2020
» The owner of an abandoned industrial waste plant in Chachoengsao province will face legal action after the Department of Pollution Control found a chemical leak at the site which could affect residents' health.
Ban moot without diet shift
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/06/2020
» China's recent efforts to protect one of the world's most poached animals from the brink of extinction -- pangolins -- by removing it from the list of traditional Chinese medicines have been welcomed, but wildlife advocates say that trading will continue in illegal wildlife markers if eating behaviours remain unchanged.
Proud defenders of the forest
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/01/2020
» Khao Sok forest complex is considered the Guilin of Thailand for its picturesque mix of limestone cliffs and untouched forests jutting out of the still waters of Ratchaprapha dam.
Polluting vehicles face impoundment, extra checks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/01/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday warned on his Facebook page warning that vehicles with exhaust emissions that exceed safe limits will be black-listed and banned from the road amid concern over the sharp rise in PM2.5 dust levels across the capital.
Premchai case 'nothing to do with move'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/12/2019
» Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary chief, Wichian Chinnawong, insisted on Wednesday that his transfer had more to do with personal reasons and not because he had taken the witness stand in the notorious wildlife poaching case involving construction mogul Premchai Karnasuta.
Chemicals ban row set to escalate
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2019
» Opposition to the state's ban on three harmful herbicides looks set to escalate as farmers gear up to defy an order to hand over the chemicals to authorities amid plans for a rally on Tuesday.