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Haze fight needs new approach, say experts
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 25/01/2021
» Thailand is heading in the wrong direction with its approach to solving PM2.5 microdust and other air pollution problems as measures are not systematic or year-round, according to academics.
Residents troubled by black ash from burning sugarcane
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/01/2020
» PHITSANULOK: Villagers in Wang Thong and Bang Krathum districts have complained that black soot and ash from burning sugarcane fields is raining down on their houses and everywhere else on a daily basis, making life miserable.
Haze causes thousands to fall ill in North
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/04/2019
» CHIANG MAI: More than 8,600 residents in northern Thailand have sought treatment for haze-related respiratory illnesses since January, according to the National Health Security Office (NHSO).
Most northern people affected by smog: Nida Poll
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/04/2019
» Most people in northern Thailand have been affected by the thick layer of toxic smog blanketing parts of their provinces, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Bans set to hit air polluters
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 20/11/2018
» Construction sites in Bangkok found to be a source of severe air pollution could be ordered to halt work until the problem is resolved, according to Environment Minister Gen Surasak Kanjanarat.
Three-year old dies, forgotten in school van
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 17/08/2018
» A three-year-old kindergartener died after she was left behind in a hot school van in Pattani, police said on Thursday after arresting the driver.
Court orders all Seri Villa markets shut down
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 16/05/2018
» The Central Administrative Court on Wednesday ordered City Hall to dismantle all five markets in the Seri Villa housing estate within 60 days and to pay compensation to the four plaintiffs.
Two rangers wounded in grenade attack in Yala
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 15/05/2018
» Two M79 grenades were fired at a security post in Yaha district of Yala during the early hours of Tuesday, injuring two rangers.
Deputy chief to explain 'lost evidence' in leopard case
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 12/03/2018
» Deputy national police chief Srivara Ransibrahmanakul said on Sunday that he would ask forensic police to clear the air with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) over reports about "missing evidence" in the illegal poaching case against construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta.
Passenger tied up after stripping naked on Malaysia flight
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 05/03/2018
» A Bangladeshi passenger who reportedly stripped naked and attacked a stewardess during a flight from Malaysia has been arrested, the airline said Monday.