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54 of 77 provinces face hazardous smog levels
Online Reporters, Published on 07/03/2024
» Fifty-four out of 77 provinces in Thailand were blanketed with hazardous levels of ultrafine dust on Thursday morning, with 27 provinces, mostly in the North and the Northeast, experiencing red (seriously harmful) levels of pollution.
Thick smog in North, upper Northeast
Online Reporters, Published on 06/03/2024
» Much of the North and upper Northeast was cloaked in fine-dust smog on Wednesday, with residents advised to stay indoors.
PM aims high for airport
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/03/2024
» The government aims to have Suvarnabhumi airport rank among the world's 20 best airports within the next five years, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says.
Cholnan eyes Nan as ‘health city’
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/03/2024
» Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew plans to promote his home province of Nan as a health city prototype, emphasising universal design for accessibility, particularly for the elderly and those with disabilities.
PWA Marks 45 Years of Water Service
Published on 28/02/2024
» The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA), a state enterprise under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior, is responsible for providing essential water utility services in 74 provinces across the country, excluding Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, and areas managed by local administrative organizations. Their vision is to "Lead towards becoming a high-performing and sustainable organisation, delivering excellent waterworks services." In 2023, PWA contributed to the sustainability of society through various missions and operations as outlined below.
PM talks pollution with UN as blazes rage
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin revealed that he had proposed establishing pollution mitigation funds with the United Nations (UN) at a recent meeting.
Activists call for PFAS chemicals ban
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/02/2024
» Activists have called on the government to ban Per-and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS), hazardous chemicals in the textile industry and other commodities, saying it would raise awareness among consumers who need green products for their health and the environment.
Unsafe levels of smog cover upper Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/02/2024
» Forty-eight from all 77 provinces, especially those in the Northeast, experienced hazardous levels of ultrafine dust on Thursday morning, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Water expert champions forest plantation idea
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/02/2024
» A water expert is confident Thailand can fend off the severe consequences of climate change by planting more forests on vacant lands.
5 new insect species, 1 plant variety discovered
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/02/2024
» The Foundation of the National Science Museum (NSM) has identified five new insect species and a new type of plant in Thailand, affirming the country's development in terms of scientific exploration.