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PM2.5 dust levels worsen, schools keep kids indoors
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/02/2024
» The levels of fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) are still high in 30 provinces, including Bangkok, and schools nationwide are limiting outdoor activities for fear of risking their students' health.
Govt may cut alcohol sale ban
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/02/2024
» The government could scrap the afternoon ban on alcohol sales to further boost its tourism promotion policy.
3 more firms charged over smuggling
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/02/2024
» The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has filed charges against three more companies suspected of being involved in smuggling pork and falsifying documents.
Capital’s PM2.5 levels soar
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/01/2024
» Levels of PM2.5 pollution surpassed the safe threshold throughout Bangkok on Tuesday morning.
Alarm sounds over jump in young e-cigarette users
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/01/2024
» E-cigarette use among schoolchildren has increased fivefold in seven years with most users beginning the habit while in primary school, according to a recent study.
Bangkok's PM2.5 to reach orange level in 17 districts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/01/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has warned of a spike in fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) that will push at least 17 Bangkok districts into the "orange zone" today.
Koh Yao aims to become a wellness destination
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/01/2024
» The Public Health Ministry plans to promote Koh Yao district in Phangnga as a wellness destination by elevating medical and long-stay services for tourists.
Royal honours for medical innovators
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/01/2024
» Italian Professor Dr Napoleone Ferrara in medicine and American Prof Dr Barry H Rumack in public health were presented with the Prince Mahidol Award for 2023 by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at a ceremony on Wednesday.
Govt issues alert to vulnerable groups
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/01/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health is warning more than 300,000 people at high risk from harmful effects caused by ultra-fine PM2.5 dust to exercise greater care because air pollution will worsen from next month until March.
Factory area in Suphan Buri declared safe after blast
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/01/2024
» No contamination has been detected in the air or water near a fireworks factory that exploded recently in Suphan Buri, according to the third and latest assessment, the Department of Health confirmed on Thursday.