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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.
Dark skies on agenda as haze hits early
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/01/2024
» Thailand will enter its annual haze season earlier than usual due to higher levels of accumulated microdust in the atmosphere, according to the Department of Pollution Control.
Songkran injuries up, but road toll down: ministry
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/04/2023
» The number of patients admitted to hospital increased by 81% due to a 19% surge in the number of people injured in road accidents during the Songkran festival compared to last year, according to the Ministry of Public Health.
Road deaths stack up in the capital
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/04/2023
» Bangkok has racked up the highest fatality rate from road accidents during the first three days of the Songkran festival.
Solutions sought as North ravaged by toxic PM2.5
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/03/2023
» The National Environment Board (NEB) will beef up preventive measures against PM2.5 ultrafine dust after 17 northern provinces have seen smog pollution hit crisis levels.
PM2.5 haze to stay until next week
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/02/2023
» People living in 17 provinces in the North and Bangkok will continue to experience haze pollution until the middle of next week, according to the Pollution Control Department (PCD).
Hazy days to diminish 10% if new PM2.5 measures pan out
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/12/2022
» The Department of Pollution Control aims to reduce the number of heavily polluted days in metropolitan Bangkok and 17 northern provinces by 10% next year by strictly controlling sources of PM2.5 fine dust.
Bangkok council calls on governor to back Green Line stance
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/09/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) president has urged the Bangkok governor to back its latest resolutions to deal with the issues surrounding extensions to the BTS Green Line.
Cannabis worries outlined
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/06/2022
» Cannabis use should be limited to medical purposes only, the chief of the Department of Medical Services said on Monday.
Blitz on smoky cars to curb PM2.5 smog
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/11/2021
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) aims to reduce PM2.5 air pollution by 25% by imposing the maximum punishment under the traffic law on any driver whose vehicle produces black smoke caused by poor maintenance.