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Bungling govt is losing the PM2.5 war
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 23/01/2020
» Almost a month since hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust particles began shrouding the capital, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha finally flexed his muscles this week by pledging to ban vehicles emitting black smoke from entering the city.
Prayut urges readiness for drought
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 03/01/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned people to brace themselves against serious drought which is expected to start this month and last almost half the year.
Chemical drama shows it's time for agency detox
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 05/12/2019
» I won't give a lengthy introduction to paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos. The latest row on whether or not to ban these chemicals from Thai farms has given the public more than enough of an understanding of their harmful effects on human health.
How Asean can avoid Mekong 'water war'
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 31/10/2019
» The Xayaburi Dam, the first dam built across the lower Mekong River, came on stream at an interesting time -- just a few days before Thailand hosts the 35th Asean Summit this weekend.
Toxic chemicals ban needs political will
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 08/08/2019
» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on is the only minister who has three deputies, each of whom has been working hard to boost their popularity and seek budgets to finance their projects.
Toxic farming chemicals acid test for new govt
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 08/06/2019
» The return to Thai-style democracy will almost certainly see horse-trading among the coalition partners as they scramble for A-grade ministerial postings. For those who are accustomed to Thai politics, the reemergence of this political zeitgeist is hardly a surprise.
Call to take weed policy further
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 20/05/2019
» Tuesday is the final day for a government amnesty over those who wish to declare cannabis which they have in their possession for medicinal use. After that, those caught with the drug could be arrested and charged.
Smoggy North: Not only capital suffers
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 30/03/2019
» A friend of mine in Chiang Mai recently lamented the double standards regarding the way in which the government and society has responded to the haze problem in the North.
Asean eco-issues need more than feel-good talks
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 16/03/2019
» As this year's chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), Thailand has recently done impressive work in tackling environmental problems in the region.
Khon Kaen leads way in haze battle
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 18/02/2019
» As provinces battle with hazardous haze, Khon Kaen shows it knows how to tackle the problem at its root. If successful, the northeastern province can be a role model when it comes to solving PM2.5 -- particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less.