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Water safety initiative gains Japan's technical assistance
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has sought Tokyo's support in collecting water samples from Myanmar's Shan State to identify a source of toxic runoff.
Maya Bay 'a haven' for blacktip reef sharks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has confirmed that Maya Bay is a vital nursery ground for blacktip reef sharks after a recent survey recorded an unusually high concentration of the species.
Thai year of environmental upheaval
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of challenges that had laid bare its vulnerability to environmental degradation, natural disasters, and complex regional dynamics.
Mekong River Commission detects heavy metal contamination along the Mekong
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat is warning about a "moderately serious" situation following the detection of heavy metal contamination in the Mekong River, believed to have originated from poorly regulated mining operations in a self-administered region of Myanmar.
‘Unsafe’ heavy metal levels in northern Thai rivers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2025
» The Pollution Control Department has confirmed unsafe levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in the Kok, Sai and Mekong rivers in northern Thailand, with the contamination traced to upstream mining operations across the border in Shan State of Myanmar.
Check dams proposal for North triggers backlash
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/05/2025
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai's proposal to construct check dams in northern Thailand to cleanse rivers contaminated with heavy metals has sparked fierce opposition from civil society groups.
Thailand seeks Myanmar’s aid on toxic river
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/04/2025
» Thai authorities are awaiting a response from Myanmar about potential cooperation in tackling toxic contamination affecting the Kok River, a water source for downstream communities in Chiang Mai.
Ministry welcomes return of two valued artifacts by New York's Met
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/05/2024
» The Ministry of Culture has officially welcomed the return of two highly valued ancient artifacts by an esteemed New York museum as a significant milestone in collaboration between Thailand and the United States.
PM2.5 dust levels worsen, schools keep kids indoors
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/02/2024
» The levels of fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) are still high in 30 provinces, including Bangkok, and schools nationwide are limiting outdoor activities for fear of risking their students' health.
Bangkok's PM2.5 to reach orange level in 17 districts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/01/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has warned of a spike in fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) that will push at least 17 Bangkok districts into the "orange zone" today.