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Chinese icebreaker makes rare visit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/05/2025
» The arrival of China's cutting-edge research icebreaker, Xue Long 2, at Chuk Samet Port in Sattahip yesterday marks a milestone for scientific collaboration between Thailand and China. The vessel's visit is expected to ignite curiosity and ambition among young Thai scientists, offering a glimpse into the exploration of Antarctica, one of Earth's last uncharted frontiers.
Greater Bangkok to face thick smog from Monday to Friday
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/12/2024
» The Pollution Control Department is warning that people in Greater Bangkok will face thick smog from Monday to Friday due to smoke from farmland and stagnant air over the capital and nearby provinces.
Nation marks Thai Elephant Day
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/04/2024
» Thailand's Western Forest Complex is regarded as the largest wildlife hub in the country. It contains an abundant food chain system for predators and prey alike and is also home to several protected species, including the elephant, an enduring symbol of the nation.
Hospital ready for evacuation due to wildfire
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/04/2023
» CHIANG RAI: Officials at Maechan Hospital in the Mae Chan district of this northern border province were prepared to evacuate both staff and patients, although a nearby wildfire had been brought under control on Thursday, the Public Health Ministry reported.
Chiang Mai air still the worst
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/03/2023
» Chiang Mai was again listed on Wednesday as the city with the worst air pollution in the world, according to pollution monitoring website IQAir.
Hazardous smog in North, again
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/04/2020
» Dangerously thick smog blanketed the upper northern provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son, the Pollution Control Department reported on Thursday.
Smog again covers Bangkok
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/02/2020
» Unhealthy smog blanketed most of greater Bangkok on Thursday morning, blamed on traffic congestion and stagnant air, the Pollution Control Department reported.
Thick smog smothers North
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/01/2020
» Extremely unsafe levels of fine dust were detected in the northern province of Lampang and nearby provinces this morning, with the worst in Lampang's Mae Mo district, the Pollution Control Department rep;orted.
Polluting vehicles face impoundment, extra checks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/01/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday warned on his Facebook page warning that vehicles with exhaust emissions that exceed safe limits will be black-listed and banned from the road amid concern over the sharp rise in PM2.5 dust levels across the capital.
Thick smog over greater Bangkok
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/01/2020
» Unsafe levels of smog were measured in 43 out of 50 areas in greater Bangkok on Friday morning, with the worst pollution in Samut Sakhon province, the Pollution Control Department reported.