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Local action 'key' to improving health
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/04/2026
» Rio de Janeiro: The World Health Organization (WHO) has underscored the critical role cities play in advancing global health, noting that more than half of the world's population now lives in urban areas -- a figure projected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050.
Hazardous levels of smog over most of Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 05/04/2026
» Hazardous levels of ultrafine dust shrouded Bangkok and 58 of the 76 provinces late Sunday afternoon with red levels of smog in 10 northern and northeastern provinces, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Unsafe levels of smog blanket 37 provinces, Mae Hong Son’s Pai district worst hit
Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2026
» Toxic haze remains at critical levels across large parts of the country, with PM2.5 concentrations exceeding safety standards in 37 provinces, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) reported on Friday.
Sharp rise in illnesses as air pollution grips Chiang Mai
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 03/04/2026
» Authorities have warned that this year's haze crisis in Chiang Mai is among the most severe in recent years, with pollution-related illnesses -- including respiratory, cardiovascular and skin conditions -- more than doubling. More than 1.6 million vulnerable people across 11 provinces have been affected.
Bangkok Water Festival returns
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 01/04/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the return of the "Bangkok Water Festival 2026", to be held from April 11–15 under the theme "Sanook Sanan Songkran Ban Chan", with a pre-festival launch scheduled for April 4 in Bangkok.
Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced
Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026
» The government has announced a three-phase contingency plan to cope with a potential full-scale energy crisis, including fuel rationing and limited operating hours for petrol stations and shopping malls, should the war in the Middle East lead to the closure of two crucial maritime chokepoints.
Lao suspect tells police of grisly killing
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/03/2026
» A Lao man who worked as a cook at a hospital in Bangkok has told police that he killed his estranged girlfriend out of jealousy and dismembered her body with a short knife from his kitchen.
Police: Lao man confesses to murdering, dismembering girlfriend
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/03/2026
» A Lao man has been arrested in the northeastern province of Nong Khai as he attempted to flee across the border after allegedly killing his Lao girlfriend in Bangkok, dismembering her and discarding the body parts in plastic bags.
Summer storm damages dozens of houses in Nakhon Phanom
Pattanapong Sripiachai and Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2026
» NAKHON PHANOM - Almost 100 households were damaged by strong winds when the first rain of the year, with hailstorms, struck this northeastern province on Friday.
Their Majesties to visit Laos on Monday
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen will pay a three-day state visit to Laos starting on Monday.