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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.
Gambling raid nets 54 suspects, B200k in cash
Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2025
» Fifty-four people were arrested during a raid on a suspected illegal gambling den inside a warehouse in Bang Yai district, Nonthaburi, seizing over 200,000 baht in cash and various gambling equipment.
Officials catch 'toxic waste kingpin'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/06/2025
» A major figure behind the illegal trade of hazardous waste has been caught operating three companies involved in processing and exporting toxic industrial dust in violation of multiple laws, the Ministry of Industry said.
FTI pushes for tougher steel checks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/04/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has put forward recommendations to address the issue of substandard steel in Thailand in the wake of the collapse of the 30-storey State Audit Office, following concerns that substandard steel played a role in the disaster.
81% of hazardous cadmium waste returned to Tak
Post Reporters, Published on 20/06/2024
» About 81% of the mishandled hazardous cadmium waste totalling nearly 13,000 tonnes has been returned to its source in Tak province, with the remainder in Samut Sakhon and Chon Buri provinces awaiting transport, according to the Ministry of Industry.
First lot of toxic waste moved
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/04/2024
» The transfer of the first lot of toxic tailings which had been illegally moved from a landfill in Tak kicked off yesterday and is expected to conclude in June, according to a source in the Industry Ministry.
More toxic cadmium found, another 2,500 tonnes still sought
Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2024
» Officials have found a total of about 10,500 tonnes of carcinogenic cadmium waste illegally sourced from Tak province, and are seeking another 2,500 tonnes.
Heat to cook up storms, forecast says
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2019
» The country will be in the grip of sweltering heat on Saturday with the mercury expected to hit a scorching 44C in the North, according to the weather bureau.
Storms predicted for Songkran after-party
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2018
» Most parts of Thailand, including Bangkok, will be slammed by a spell of powerful tropical storms which will mark the end of the Songkran holiday and scorching heat.