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Hazardous smog blankets 37 provinces
Published on 08/04/2024
» Hazardously thick smog shrouded 37 of the 77 provinces on Monday morning, mostly in the North where Chiang Rai residents suffered under the worst level of PM2.5 dust.
3 more areas on disaster list
News, Published on 08/04/2024
» CHIANG MAI: The local authority on Sunday added three more districts to its list of disaster zones as wildfires in the area continue to rage.
Lung cancer, PM2.5 deaths surge in the North
Published on 07/04/2024
» CHIANG MAI: People in northern Thailand, particularly in Chiang Mai and Lampang, face high mortality rates due to lung cancer. The Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University has identified elevated levels of PM2.5 particles in the air as being one of the leading causes.
Cadmium waste missing
News, Published on 06/04/2024
» The Ministry of Industry is investigating the disappearance of more than 10,000 tonnes of cadmium tailings stored at a smelting factory in Samut Sakhon.
Spate of uni deaths raises PM2.5 fears
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 06/04/2024
» The recent death of an academic in Chiang Mai from lung cancer has heightened concerns about PM2.5 pollution in the northern province, which has consistently ranked one of the world's most air-polluted areas.
Police warn of hazardous cadmium waste dust
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/04/2024
» The police Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has warned that 15,000 tonnes of mishandled cadmium waste in two provinces may be hazardous because it is in the form of dust and could easily contaminate the environment.
Oasis Healing Asia: Pioneering Holistic Cancer Care in Thailand
Published on 03/04/2024
» Oasis Healing Asia (OHA) is poised to launch Thailand's first holistic cancer care centre in 2024. Located on Krungthep Kreetha Road, the cutting-edge medical facility, spanning over 1,200 square metres, aims to transform medical practices and contribute positively to public health across Asia. This revolutionary approach, combining over 38 years of cancer care expertise with innovative therapies from Dr. Thomas Lodi, MD, MD(H), positions OHA as an extension of a U.S.-based cancer centre operational for nearly two decades, promising to significantly impact Asian healthcare with a gentler, more effective cancer treatment method.
Air pollution takes toll on motorcycle taxis
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/04/2024
» Most motorcycle taxi riders in Bangkok have health problems due to air pollution, according to a Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) survey.
Bayer Accelerates Medical Breakthroughs and Growth
Published on 29/03/2024
» Bayer showcased the latest advancements in the transformation of its Pharma business to fuel long-term, sustainable growth as part of its Pharma strategy at its annual Pharma Media Day 2024.
Curbing urban hazards
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 17/03/2024
» Cape Town: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Thailand Walking and Cycling Institute Foundation (TWCIF) are promoting walking and cycling as an alternative to using cars on six roads in the Bamrung Muang area of Phra Nakhon district.