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Thailand says pollution hotspots in Cambodia rising
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» The government has reported 4,462 pollution hotspots in Cambodia, the highest number recorded since the start of the season, contributing to a surge in PM2.5 dust levels in Thailand.
City air pollution set to spike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/01/2026
» Health warnings have been issued for Bangkok as PM2.5 levels are forecast to rise this week, prompting potential work-from-home arrangements to limit exposure, says Governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
River test reveals arsenic
Post Reporters, Published on 23/11/2025
» MAE HONG SON: The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has detected arsenic contamination above safety limits at all 13 monitoring points along the Salween River in Mae Hong Son, following reports of unusually cloudy water.
Govt aims for 25% drop in hotspots
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2024
» The government aims to reduce hotspots by 25% this dry season compared to last year to mitigate air pollution, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
Fine dust smothers Mae Hong Son
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/04/2023
» Pai district in Mae Hong Son province, one of the best known tourist destinations in the North, experienced the highest level of hazardous ultrafine dust in the country on Wednesday.
Sri Lanna park to be made 'disaster zone'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/04/2023
» CHIANG MAI: Authorities are preparing to declare Sri Lanna National Park a disaster zone due to the ongoing wildfires in the area.
Haze and blazes hit North
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/03/2023
» Haze pollution is exceeding safe levels in 36 provinces, particularly in the North, while Bangkok and surrounding provinces will remain blanketed in smog for two more days.
Haze returns with a vengeance
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2023
» Haze pollution forced several schools in Bangkok to close on Friday as the Public Health Ministry reported more than 370,000 patients had suffered from illnesses caused by inhaling ultra-fine dust particles (PM2.5).
PM2.5 expected to worsen
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2022
» The level of PM2.5 fine dust pollution may intensify beyond what is considered safe in some parts of the country early next year due to the lower temperatures, says the Pollution Control Department (PCD).
Capital leads the nation in pollution complaints
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/11/2022
» Bangkok is leading the nation in terms of pollution-related complaints, followed by the industrial provinces of Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon, according to the Pollution Control Department (PCD).