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Stemming the floodwaters
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2025
» Last year, floods in Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai province caused economic losses in the millions.
Thailand and neighbours set up anti-haze hotline
Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2025
» Thailand, Myanmar and Laos have agreed to set up a special hotline as part of a three-nation effort to curb transboundary haze pollution, with levels of the hazardous PM2.5 dust expected to shoot up again later this week.
Regional deal signed to combat PM2.5 pollution
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/02/2025
» Thailand has signed an agreement with the entire membership of Asean to jointly deal with PM2.5, which is considered to be a transboundary haze.
CP shuns crop-burning farms to cut haze
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2025
» Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, the country's largest agribusiness conglomerate, on Tuesday reiterated its stance against buying maize from areas where growers opt to burn the plants after harvesting, saying the policy is to help counter the transboundary haze problem while promoting sustainable agriculture.
Pulling a cure out of thin air
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/02/2025
» The government's latest efforts to cope with PM2.5 are based on concerns over its harmful impact and a hope for cleaner air, a recurring problem at the beginning of calendar years.
Tackle Thailand's smog 'at source': seminar
News, Published on 02/02/2025
» Experts have urged the government to prioritise air quality management with clear, science-based policies and a long-term action plan. As pollution worsens, cooperation between state agencies, researchers, and the public is essential, a seminar was told.
Phumtham advocates for regional action on PM2.5
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/01/2025
» Thailand and its neighbouring countries must work together to address the problem of PM2.5 haze pollution, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Thursday.
Thoughts turn to dust
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/12/2024
» Since the expansion of corn cultivation for animal feed in the region, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos have been negatively impacted by the increasing severity of PM2.5 pollution in the northern region.
PM gives top priority to food security
Post Reporters, Published on 06/11/2024
» Promoting Thailand’s exports and addressing food security concerns are among the major issues to be raised at two regional meetings in China, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Wednesday.
Myanmar Corn Industry Embraces Traceability for Sustainable Growth
Published on 06/11/2024
» The Myanmar Corn Industrial Association (MCIA) is committed to advancing sustainability and transparency in the corn industry through the adoption of CP Group’s new traceability system. This initiative, championed by MCIA Chairman U Aye Chan Aung, strengthens a key collaboration between public and private sectors, aiming to engage every farmer and operator across the industry.