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Arsenic in northern rivers at 'unsafe' levels, warn experts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/04/2026
» Sediment tests in northern rivers found unsafe arsenic levels, prompting the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to warn against frequent consumption of aquatic animals due to toxic accumulation risks.
Princess names 43 new species
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/12/2025
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has bestowed names on 43 newly discovered plant and animal species, underscoring Thailand's rich biological diversity and the importance of conservation -- particularly in the Sarakam River basin, one of the few major tributaries in the Mekong system free from dam construction.
Most Thais 'unaware' of alcohol's health risks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/12/2025
» A survey by ThaiHealth found most Thais are unaware that the consumption of alcoholic drinks can increase the risk of cancer, highlighting alcohol's central role in driving the country's worsening non-communicable diseases (NCDs) crisis.
'Sovereignty before peace talks'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/12/2025
» Now is not the right time for Thailand to engage in peace talks with Cambodia, as priority must be to restore stability and protect national sovereignty, said Thammasat University academics on Thursday.
Thai climate risk surges to 17th spot
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/11/2025
» Thailand has climbed to 17th among nations most at risk from extreme weather, according to the latest Climate Risk Index (CRI) released by Germanwatch. The Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) said the findings have prompted accelerated upgrades to early‑warning systems and a push for a more integrated resilience framework.
Killer disease spike bodes ill for future, new national survey finds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/11/2025
» Thailand is facing worsening public health trends that could fuel a surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in coming years, says the latest National Health Examination Survey (NHES).
Thap Lan disputes to be studied on case-by-case basis
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/09/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) said disputes relating to overlapping land boundaries in Thap Lan National Park in Prachin Buri will be handled on a case-by-case basis, adding a "one-size-fits-all" solution would be neither effective nor fair for all concerned parties.
Illegal mining linked to downstream pollution
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/08/2025
» Unregulated mining in rebel-held areas of Myanmar has emerged as a growing concern for Thailand and other neighbouring countries, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated practice of "water diplomacy" to mitigate the environmental impact on millions of downstream residents.
12 Thai hospitals completely closed due to Cambodian strikes
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/07/2025
» Lahansai has become the latest hospital to completely close its doors for safety amid continued escalating border tensions in Buri Ram province.
14 Thai civilians dead, 2,000 Cambodians flee homes
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/07/2025
» Fourteen Thai civilians have been killed and 31 injured in ongoing border clashes with Cambodia, according to the Special Operations Centre for Thai-Cambodian Border Situations Management (SOC-TCBSM).