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Toxic threat sweeps all before it
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/12/2025
» CHIANG MAI: The mountainous landscapes and cool, pristine air once drew visitors to Thaton village in Chiang Mai's Mae Ai district, especially during the high season from November onward.
People's Party warns of Mekong arsenic threat, calls for urgent regional talks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/11/2025
» The People's Party (PP) has called on the government to tackle arsenic contamination from foreign mining, spreading from northern rivers to the Mekong in the Northeast. It is urging immediate talks with China, Myanmar and Laos.
Dengue jab trial to begin
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/03/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health will launch a dengue vaccination trial in Nakhon Phanom province next month. If successful, the vaccine will be included in the universal healthcare scheme, says Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Weather office says La Nina already under way
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/08/2024
» The La Nina climate pattern has begun affecting local weather, according to the Thai Meteorological Department. Although there is heavy rainfall in some areas, officials say water volume in the reservoirs of major dams may not be sufficient to meet requirements during the dry season that runs from November to April.
Government touts mineral 'treasure'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/06/2024
» Thailand possesses over 30 trillion tonnes of more than 40 mineral types with an estimated value of 44,410 trillion baht, according to the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR).
Unsafe levels of smog cover upper Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/02/2024
» Forty-eight from all 77 provinces, especially those in the Northeast, experienced hazardous levels of ultrafine dust on Thursday morning, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Hospitals told to brace for spike in respiratory problems
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/12/2023
» Public hospitals across the country have been told to ensure they are able to handle a forecast spike in respiratory problems, as the concentration of airborne pollutants is expected to rise in the next few weeks.
Ministry issues PM2.5 warning
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/10/2023
» People, particularly those with chronic diseases, are advised to check the air quality before leaving their homes or engaging in outdoor activities, according to the Public Health Ministry.
New health plan enters pilot phase
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/09/2023
» A pilot scheme to allow members of the universal healthcare (UC) programme to receive health services at any hospital is ready for rollout, according to Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew.
Homegrown Covid vaccine nears approval
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/09/2023
» The development of Thailand’s first Covid-19 vaccine is in the home stretch and it could be ready for use as a booster shot early next year, according to the National Vaccine Institute (NVI).