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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.
Government unveils 'five-pillar' plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/04/2026
» The government has unveiled a 21‑page policy statement built around five key pillars aimed at steering Thailand through economic uncertainty while strengthening long‑term stability.
Bhumjaithai pulls support for Clean Air Bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/04/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) will not support the proposed Clean Air Bill in its current form, opting instead to draft a revised version it says would better balance environmental protection with economic competitiveness.
Contested Clean Air Bill 'still worth a go'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/04/2026
» Severe haze in northern Thailand has intensified pressure on the government to adopt stronger legal tools, including advancing the contested Clean Air Bill.
Thailand introduces AI-enabled disaster warning system
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026
» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) has launched its first AI-powered natural disaster warning platform, aiming to reduce risks to lives and limit economic losses by strengthening forecasting capabilities.
Arsenic levels rising in Mekong
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026
» Civil society groups have warned that heavy metals -- particularly arsenic -- are gradually accumulating in sections of the Mekong River in northeastern Thailand.
New canal aims to curb floods
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) plans to begin construction of the Chai Nat-Gulf of Thailand Flood Diversion Canal in 2027, in an effort to tackle chronic flooding across the lower Chao Phraya River basin -- one of the country's most economically vital regions.
Islands win coveted 5 stars
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/03/2026
» Koh Kradan in Trang province and Bileh Beach on Koh Hong in Krabi received the highest five-star rating for 2025 under the "Beach Star" environmental assessment programme, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) announced on Tuesday.
Dams, mining threaten Mekong, activists say
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/03/2026
» Activists in the Mekong region have called on governments and agencies to take urgent action to protect the river from worsening environmental damage caused by hydropower dams and mining activities.
Village forest revival cuts haze pollution in Chiang Rai province
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/03/2026
» CHIANG RAI: A small community in Phan district is showing how forest conservation can curb haze pollution while generating sustainable income.