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Govt sends out PM2.5 alert
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/12/2023
» The Interior Ministry has ordered provincial authorities to immediately start preventive measures against PM2.5 now the country has entered the high-pollution risk season.
Factory blaze residents return home
Published on 08/07/2021
» Residents living within a 2- to 5-kilometre radius of burnt-out Ming Dih Chemical Co in Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan have been allowed to return home.
Haze caused by 'local sources', says PCD
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/01/2019
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has debunked claims by academics that some of the PM2.5 pollutants that have shrouded Bangkok and its vicinity over the past few weeks have come from Cambodia, saying winds blow fine dust particles from the neighbouring country towards the Gulf of Thailand.
Aswin to take lead on toxic haze crisis
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/01/2019
» The Bangkok governor, Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang, has been authorised to spearhead a campaign to tackle fine dust particles that have shrouded Bangkok, according to Pollution Control Department (PCD) director-general Pralong Damrongthai.
What?! We have a curfew?!
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/05/2013
» Here is a taste of the Guru magazine writing style. It is not heavy reading. It may sound serious at first, but that doesn't last for long.
Asiatique public relations disaster? (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/12/2012
» The opening of the 60-metre Asiatique Sky wheel at the night bazaar turned into disaster when the foreign community learned they must pay more to ride. Update: Dual pricing now rescinded
Rain, not run-off, finally breaks Lat Krabang’s defences
Published on 01/10/2012
» Lat Krabang industrial estate remained dry during the great flood of 2011, but water from this year’s rainfall finally found a weakness in its defences. The breached earthen dyke has been repaired but a new one is clearly needed.
BMA’s flood planning blasted again (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/09/2012
» Democrat Party-led City Hall's flood preparations have received plenty of criticism from the Pheu Thai party, but yesterday's criticism from a prominent academic may have been more damaging and accurate.
The Bang Rakam Model
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/12/2011
» The Bang Rakam Model promoted by the PM for flood relief and control has its good points, say Bang Rakam residents, but it needs some adjustments.
Have a water crisis? Time to call the Dutch
Published on 17/11/2011
» With much of the country at or near sea level, the Netherlands has produced many water management experts. One of them is helping the Thai government tackle the flood crisis.