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PM holds urgent haze meeting
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/10/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday held an urgent video-conference with 16 provincial governors and related ministries after PM2.5 air pollution exceeded the so-called safe level in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.
Cooler air blamed for PM2.5 rise
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/09/2019
» A cloud of ultra-fine dust particles known as PM2.5 has returned to Bangkok due to cooler temperatures, with air quality indicators across the capital registering unhealthy levels of the harmful micro pollutant.
Elephant hit by truck, dies on way to hospital
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/08/2019
» A young wild elephant died on the way to an animal hospital after being hit by a truck on a road in Chon Buri province early on Thursday morning.
Department of Highways urged to review motorway plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/07/2019
» Phetchaburi: About 100 residents who claim plans for a 109-kilometre Nakhon Pathom-Cha-am Motorway project will affect their farms are demanding the Department of Highways (DoH) conduct a new round of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project.
Baby dugong on road to recovery
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2019
» A baby dugong which was left stranded near a beach but later saved by veterinarians will be released back into the wild in the next six months after rehabilitation, a marine chief said on Tuesday.
Fence to guide wildlife between Unesco parks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/05/2019
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will build two fences to guide wild animals, especially tigers, into using Highway 304's wildlife corridor linking the Unesco World Heritage-listed Khao Yai and Thap Lan national parks.
Happy hippos in 'heaven'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/05/2019
» When the curtain fell on Dusit Zoo last year, many questioned where the menagerie of wild and exotic animals at Thailand's oldest and most popular zoo would be sent.
Hospital in hot water over HIV case
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/05/2019
» The Thai Red Cross Society confirmed on Friday that its procedures for collecting and dispensing blood are in line with global standards, as fears of HIV/Aids being accidentally transmitted by the organisation have skyrocketed in the wake of a disclosure by a leading hospital in Bangkok.
Pot classes underway for medical staff
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/04/2019
» Medical staff began receiving training on the proper administration and usage of cannabis for patients yesterday, under a programme launched by the Ministry of Public Health.
Songkran road deaths 'could halve'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/04/2019
» The death toll on Thai roads over Songkran has proven significantly lower than last year and could end up being reduced by half, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.