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Shinawatras sick after Chiang Mai
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/03/2024
» Several members of the Shinawatra family have fallen sick with respiratory illness after a three-day trip to Chiang Mai last week, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, revealed on Friday.
North fires continue to cause havoc
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2021
» Forest fires in the North intensified yesterday with 117 hot spots detected in Chiang Mai province and 119 more in Mae Hong Son, local officials said.
South has cleanest air as North battles
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/03/2021
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) on Fridy revealed five southern provinces with the best air quality in the country.
Air pollution blankets Chiang Mai
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2021
» Bush fires were blamed for severe haze that blanketed Chiang Mai with ultra-fine PM2.5 dust particles exceeding the safe level on Saturday.
Govt to step up haze battle
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/09/2020
» The government is aiming to curb man-made bushfires, a key factor in the seasonal haze in 17 northern provinces, by tackling the root causes, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday.
Fundraising kicks up stink
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/07/2020
» The Interior Ministry is working to amend a law to safeguard public donations after a donation campaign led by a social media celebrity was called into question.
'Influencer' takes more flak
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/06/2020
» Popular social media influencer Sean Buranahiran who came under fire last week over his video clip describing Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon as "kind of sweet" is now being accused of misspending donations raised for a wildfire protection project.
Napa-1 satellite finally readies for Friday launch
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/06/2020
» Napa-1, Thailand's first military satellite, is reportedly set to be launched on Friday following months of delay due to technical problems and Covid-19.
Third Army chief rises to challenge of invisible enemy
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/05/2020
» From security missions to environmental protection and the fight against Covid-19, Third Army chief Chalongchai Chaiyakham is always kept busy. Manning the lookout for drug traffickers who try to sneak into Thailand from Myanmar and Laos is his usual routine, but when bushfires erupt, he offers help. Curbing the spread of coronavirus is the latest job on the list, as well as pre-retirement planning. In this interview, Lt Gen Chalongchai talks to WASSANA NANUAM about how he manages his days as a commander who oversees 17 northern provinces.
Govt seeks Myanmar, Laos talks to deal with haze
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/04/2020
» Thailand will seek talks with Myanmar and Laos to lend strength to the fight against haze and smog pollution, according to Jatuporn Buruspat, the natural resources and environment permanent secretary.