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Poll: Thai state officials ‘inefficient’ in tackling PM2.5 dust
Online Reporters, Published on 02/02/2025
» A majority of Bangkokians said state agencies related to the tackling of Bangkok's PM2.5 crisis were somewhat inefficient in their work and the government’s week-long offer of free public transport would be of little help to solve the problem, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration.
New state company to run provincial airports
Online Reporters, Published on 04/06/2024
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) is studying the creation of a subsidiary to operate small airports to be handed over by the loss-ridden Department of Airports under the government's plan to stabilise state coffers.
Helicopter's tyre bursts while landing, no injuries
Online Reporters, Published on 01/03/2019
» A rainmaking helicopter carrying a cabinet minister and media members made an emergency landing in Nakhon Sawan on Friday morning, causing a tyre to burst. Nobody was injured.
The air's clean, it's safe to go outside again, BMA says
Online Reporters, Published on 07/02/2019
» Bangkokians who cancelled outdoor activities to avoid the bad smog can now go out again, with city authorities reporting PM2.5 readings dropping further below the danger level.
Smog levels down in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 28/01/2019
» Toxic dust levels have fallen generally but remained high in Bangkok's Wang Thonglang district and one area in each of Nakhon Pathom, Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon provinces on Monday morning.
Still smoggy, but levels down
Online Reporters, Published on 16/01/2019
» Rainmaking has reduced hazardous dust particulate levels in greater Bangkok, with readings significantly lower, the government spokesman said on Wednesday.
Bangkok air pollution remains at hazardous levels
Online Reporters, Published on 14/01/2019
» The Pollution Control Department has warned the level of hazardous dust particles will remain high in greater Bangkok on Monday and Tuesday, trapped by stagnant air, and called for strict enforcement of dust and smoke regulations.