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Green deal powers Thailand's future
News, Published on 09/10/2024
» When Thailand joined the Clean Economy Agreement under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on June 6 this year, many wondered how the country could benefit from tackling the climate crisis.
Toxic smog returns to Greater Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/10/2024
» Several areas in Bangkok and nearby provinces were blanketed with hazardous levels of smog on Tuesday.
Toxic smog returns to Greater Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 08/10/2024
» Several areas in Bangkok and nearby provinces were blanketed with hazardous levels of smog on Tuesday, the pollution trapped in stagnant air.
Health ministry seeks tax perks to fight non-communicable diseases
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/09/2024
» The Public Health Ministry aims to offer tax incentives to individuals to help fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), according to Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Garbage piling up in Phuket amid tourism revival
Published on 27/09/2024
» PHUKET - Thailand’s most popular resort island is seeking better ways to get rid of trash that is increasing in volume with the post-pandemic revival of tourism.
Thai PM: Mud must be cleared from Chiang Rai promptly
Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered officials to remove thick layers of mud from flooded Chiang Rai as soon as possible, while flood-related garbage and debris is estimated to be about 68,000 tonnes in this northernmost Thai province.
Exec given jail term for illegal dumping
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 20/09/2024
» An executive of an industrial waste management company has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison, and the firm has been fined 250,000 baht in connection with the illegal dumping of chemical substances in Nakhon Ratchasima in 2021.
Getting to root of the term 'food waste'
Oped, Published on 14/09/2024
» The global community has recognised "food waste" as a significant issue and has included it as part of Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12) on sustainable production and consumption. One target of SDG 12 aims to halve global food waste at the retail and consumer levels by 2030.
Consumer council backs 20 baht cap on fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) supports the Transport Ministry's plan to cap the fare on mass transit electric train services at 20 baht per trip, according to Saree Ongsomwang, TCC secretary-general.
Tackle plastic waste now
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/09/2024
» The death of a pregnant whale from consuming plastic waste has brought tears to many animal lovers' eyes and sparked anger over the government's failure to manage plastic pollution.