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Arsenic exceeds safety limit in Kok, Sai rivers
Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026
» Arsenic levels exceeding the safety threshold of 0.01 milligrammes per litre (mg/l) have been detected in parts of the Kok River and its tributaries, says the Pollution Control Department's (PCD) 15th report on water and sediment quality.
New Mekong riverside road due March next year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2026
» The Naka Vithi Mekong riverside road project, aimed at boosting cross-border trade, transport and tourism between Thailand and Laos, is expected to be completed by March next year, the Department of Rural Roads (DRR) said.
Bail rejected for ex-MP candidate in laundering case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2026
» The Criminal Court rejected bail for Boonyarit Raorungrot, a former MP candidate of the People's Party (PP), citing money laundering allegations tied to drug networks and a risk he might flee.
Mekong arsenic levels deemed safe
Post Reporters, Published on 20/12/2025
» BUENG KAN - Recent water quality tests have confirmed the Mekong River is safe, with arsenic levels within acceptable limits, according to a senior local environmental official.
Army restricts fuel exports to Laos
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2025
» The military has suspended exports of all fuel products and military equipment to Laos through the Chong Mek border crossing in Ubon Ratchathani's Sirindhorn district, following intelligence reports alleging that fuel and weapons were being diverted to Cambodia.
Airlines 'keen to expand direct flights'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2025
» Several international airlines, including carriers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Japan, have shown interest in expanding direct flight routes to Thailand, says the Airports of Thailand (AoT).
Mekong commission alerted to river pollution emergency
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2025
» CHIANG RAI - Environmental groups have urged the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to treat the contamination found in the Mekong, Kok, Sai and Ruak rivers as an emergency issue while calling for basin-wide water-quality monitoring.
Airports in South skirt flooding woes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/11/2025
» All airports in the South remain operational despite widespread flooding, but six state-run bus routes have been suspended, while in Hat Yai district of Songkhla province, about 1,000 Malaysian and Singaporean tourists are still awaiting evacuation from their hotels.
3 airports to stay under DoA management for now
Post Reporters, Published on 02/11/2025
» The Transport Ministry has decided to postpone transferring the management of three provincial airports — Krabi, Buri Ram and Udon Thani — from the Department of Airports (DoA) to Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT), citing time constraints and potential cost burdens on passengers.
Aviation hub to be 'engine for growth'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2025
» A Thammasat University academic is backing the government's aviation hub plan, citing ideal geography, strong infrastructure and economic potential to link the East and West.