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Government orders re-test for toxins
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/02/2026
» CHIANG RAI — Authorities will conduct another test to determine the concentration of arsenic in the Kok River, following recent research that found traces of the heavy metal in samples collected from residents living along the river.
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.
Rare earth pact with US draws rally
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/10/2025
» A coalition of civil society groups gathered outside the US embassy in Bangkok on Thursday to protest against a controversial memorandum of understanding (MoU) on rare earth supply chain cooperation, calling it a threat to Thailand's sovereignty and environment.
Centre touts kidney disease detector
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2025
» KHON KAEN: The National Nanotechnology Centre (Nanotec) has launched an innovative, ready-to-use rapid test kit for kidney function in a bid to enhance the public healthcare system through early disease detection.
Schools told to stay open despite Covid
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/05/2025
» Schools should not be closed to control a seasonal surge of Covid-19, as proper screening and isolation measures are sufficient to limit the virus's spread within education institutions, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Secondhand smoke 'kills 9,400 per year'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/08/2024
» More than 9,000 people die as a result of secondhand smoke in Thailand each year, a rate higher than that of the United States, says a recent report.
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.
PM2.5 woe for asthma sufferers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/03/2023
» PM2.5 dust pollution can worsen the severity of symptoms suffered by people with asthma, doctors have warned.
All choked up on bad air
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/02/2023
» A white mask looked dusty and had turned grey as if it had been left in a dustbin when in fact it had been worn for just one day by a resident in Lampang.
CP chief wants biz students in workforce at 18
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/12/2022
» Dhanin Chearavanont, the senior chairman of Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, has suggested business students graduate from university at 18 instead of 22 years old so that they can join the workforce and help the country's economy by gaining experience earlier.