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Bangkok claims sorting push 'a success'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) new waste separation initiative, "This House Doesn't Mix", has drawn an enthusiastic response from city residents, with more than 700,000 households registering since its launch on Wednesday, according to Pornprom Vikitsreth, the governor's sustainability adviser.
City Hall waste-sorting campaign falls flat
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/07/2025
» While the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) gears up to implement a new scheme designed to encourage households to sort out their rubbish, many residents say they are unaware of the changes set to come into effect in about two months' time.
Siberian Husky rescued after being buried alive in Phuket
News, Online Reporters, Published on 16/07/2025
» A Siberian husky has been rescued after it was allegedly buried alive by its foreign owner in a backyard in Phuket, with only its head left above ground, according to local news reports.
Bangkokians oppose congestion charge, support waste collection fee: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 15/12/2024
» A majority of Bangkokians disagree with the planned traffic congestion charge in the capital but supported its new garbage collection fee aimed at encouraging waste separation, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or NIDA Poll.
Phuket to tackle food waste crisis
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/12/2024
» Phuket has introduced a food waste management initiative aimed at reducing waste by 15 tonnes daily as part of its effort to become a low-carbon destination.
Bangkok to renew fees to encourage sorting of rubbish
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/11/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is expected to renew garbage collection fees next June as part of its efforts to encourage people to sort their household waste.
New broom for industry
News, Editorial, Published on 20/11/2024
» First-time minister Akanat Prompan is already making his mark at the industry ministry.
Chiang Mai krathong waste drops 25%
Panumet Tanraksa, Published on 19/11/2024
» CHIANG MAI - Twenty-five tonnes of krathong floats and garbage have been collected from the Ping River after Friday’s Loy Krathong festival, down from 33 tonnes last year.
Govt initiative uses fly larvae as novel solution to mounting prison waste
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2024
» The Department of Corrections (DoC) has partnered with the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) to implement the "Green Prison" initiative, which involves the use of black soldier fly larvae to dispose of organic waste in jail.
Dugongs on the brink
News, Editorial, Published on 13/11/2024
» In 2019, the struggles of a sick baby dugong named Marium captured the public's attention, which sadly ended with her dying with plastic waste later found in her intestines. Dugong deaths were alarmingly frequent that year, with five of these gentle marine mammals found dead off the coast of Krabi and Trang.