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PM2.5 dust crisis drains city economy
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/12/2024
» Bangkok faces annual economic losses of over 400 billion baht caused by air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns or PM2.5, a recent seminar was told.
'Humans to blame' for devastating floods in Northern Thailand
News, Dave Kendall, Published on 09/12/2024
» Flooding has devasted many parts of Thailand this year.
Rainmaking flights give air quality instant boost
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/12/2024
» The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok, its adjacent provinces and some northern provinces has reportedly improved following the first day of rainmaking flights by the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation (DRRAA).
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.
Thailand’s 4-month-long winter begins
Online Reporters, Published on 29/10/2024
» Winter started in Thailand on Tuesday with the arrival of a high pressure system from China and the cool season will likely continue for about four months, until February, according to the Meteorological Department.
Storm warning for most parts of Thailand this week
Online Reporters, Published on 29/09/2024
» Authorities are warning of thunderstorms and high winds in all provinces in the North, the Northeast and the Central Plain – including Bangkok – along with the southern province of Chumphon until Thursday.
New alert system for devices soon
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/09/2024
» The cell broadcast service (CBS) system, which allows emergency weather warnings to be sent across all devices connected to mobile networks within a certain target area, will be up and running in the second quarter of next year, the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry said yesterday.
Better weather alert system due next year
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/09/2024
» The cell broadcast service (CBS), which allows emergency weather warnings to be sent to all devices connected to mobile networks within a target area, will be up and running in the second quarter of next year, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society.
Air force 'bribe' on ministry radar now
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/09/2024
» Transnational bribery involving the military has been a chronic problem, but the latest claim remains unverified pending an investigation, said Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai in response to a recent allegation of kickbacks allegedly paid by a US company to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
More rain for Bangkok, flooding for Ang Thong, Ayutthaya
Online Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» More rain is forecast for the Bangkok area throughout this week, with flooding imminent in Ang Thong and Ayutthaya provinces.