Showing 1 - 10 of 146
Dust pollution at hazardous levels in North, Northeast
Online Reporters, Published on 29/03/2026
» Air pollution has reached hazardous levels in parts of northern and northeastern Thailand, with a growing risk to health as fine dust concentrations continue to rise.
Ex-energy minister denounces fuel hike ‘robbery’
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» Former energy minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has lashed out at the government over the sharp increase in retail fuel prices, describing the move as “robbery” after authorities approved a reduction in subsidies.
Bangkok speeds up expansion of dust‑free classrooms
Online Reporters, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating its programme to convert all kindergarten classrooms in its school network into dust‑free learning spaces by year-end, as the capital continues to battle hazardous air pollution.
Bangkok PM2.5 levels peak as auto emissions choke inner city
Online Reporters, Published on 14/01/2026
» Bangkok recorded its highest PM2.5 levels of the year on Wednesday, with fine dust pollution reaching hazardous levels in several inner-city districts.
Dust pollution levels again rising in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» The Bangkok Air Quality Information Centre reported rising levels of PM2.5 dust on Tuesday, with a 24 hour average concentration of 20.8-45.2 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³), exceeding the official health standard.
Free public transport gives big boost to Bangkok train trip numbers
Online Reporters, Published on 27/01/2025
» Train ridership surged 60% across Greater Bangkok on Sunday, the second day of the government’s week-long offer of free public transport to help combat air pollution, the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) said on Tuesday.
Five-day wildfire worsens PM2.5 pollution in Rayong
Online Reporters, Published on 25/01/2025
» A wildfire at Khao Chom Hae in Rayong has persisted for more than five days, leading to growing worries about heightened dust pollution in the eastern Thai province and beyond.
City Hall urges working from home in polluted Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 17/01/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is encouraging people in the capital to work from home for three days next week amid expectations of worsening air pollution.
Ammonia leak at Pattani ice plant sickens 18
Online Reporters, Published on 13/11/2024
» PATTANI - Local residents were evacuated and schools closed after an ammonia leak at an ice plant sickened 18 people in Muang district of this southern border province on Wednesday.
Two activists jailed for lese-majeste in Chaiyaphum
Online Reporters, Published on 13/09/2024
» Political activists Jatupat Boonpattararaksa and Attapon Buapat have been sentenced to prison for a lese-majeste offence committed during a rally in Phu Khieo district in Chaiyaphum province.