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Diesel surges past B50/litre
Assawin Pakkawan, Pattanapong Sripiachai and Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 05/04/2026
» Diesel prices have surged past 50 baht per litre, pushing up costs across the transport, tourism and agriculture sectors and prompting many Thais to either cancel or scale back their Songkran travel plans.
Illegal chemical plant geared to make 'zombie pods'
Online Reporters, Published on 05/04/2026
» Officials raided an illegal factory in Samut Prakan province and seized tonnes of smuggled chemicals that could have been used to produce half a million "zombie pods".
Disaster declared in three northern Thai provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 04/04/2026
» Three provinces in northern Thailand — Chiang Mai, Lamphun and Phayao — have been declared emergency disaster zones after days of hazardous air quality, enabling provincial governors to disburse emergency funds to address the situation.
PTTEP Launches ‘Ocean for Life’ underwater sculptures of art at Koh Tao
Published on 03/04/2026
» Surat Thani – PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), in collaboration with the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR), has begun placing the “Ocean For Life” underwater sculptures of art at Koh Tao, Surat Thani province. The initiative will create artificial reefs and a new diving site to help restore marine ecosystems, promote sustainable tourism and generate income for local communities. Divers will be able to visit the site from mid-April onwards.
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.
Public Health Ministry advances clinical research to become regional hub
Published on 03/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), led by the Minister of Public Health, H.E. Mr Pattana Promphat, together with six partners from the research and pharmaceutical sectors, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote clinical research on medicines and vaccines.
Haze crisis turns life into struggle
News, Phitsanu Thepthong and Nutch Warintorn, Published on 03/04/2026
» The choking haze over the North has turned daily life into a health struggle, as officials step up efforts to curb worsening air pollution.
High hopes for cancer control
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is moving to draft Thailand's first Cancer Control Act, raising hopes for improved access to treatment, stronger prevention and greater equity in medical resources as the country faces a growing cancer burden and mounting healthcare costs.
Medical faculty for Nakhon Phanom
News, Pattanaphong Sripiachai, Published on 02/04/2026
» Nakhon Phanom University has signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Public Health to create a new Faculty of Medicine, with the first intake of students planned for the 2028 academic year.
“Let’s Green the Sugarcane” campaign drives impact through fresh cane to mills
Published on 01/04/2026
» Bangkok, March 25, 2026 — One of the key challenges during the production season of the sugarcane and sugar industry is ensuring that sugarcane cultivation goes hand in hand with environmental conservation. Harvesting fresh sugarcane during the harvest period is therefore a critical step that requires cooperation from all sectors. This effort is also a core mission of Mitr Phol Group, a global leader in sustainable food product industries, which remains committed to advancing its goal of creating a healthier and more sustainable environment. During the 2025/2026 crushing season, the company has promoted modern sugarcane farm management while maintaining continuous engagement with farmers through the “Let’s Green the Sugarcane” campaign, a mantra for a sustainable beginning. The campaign has received strong support from government policies and close collaboration with sugarcane farmers, resulting in up to 96% of fresh sugarcane delivered to the mills. At the same time, the initiative helps generate additional income for farmers through the sugarcane leaf purchasing program, now in its eighth consecutive year. The collected cane leaves are used as fuel for biomass power generation, contributing to the production of clean energy from Thailand’s agricultural sector.