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Local action 'key' to improving health
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/04/2026
» Rio de Janeiro: The World Health Organization (WHO) has underscored the critical role cities play in advancing global health, noting that more than half of the world's population now lives in urban areas -- a figure projected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050.
Sharp rise in illnesses as air pollution grips Chiang Mai
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 03/04/2026
» Authorities have warned that this year's haze crisis in Chiang Mai is among the most severe in recent years, with pollution-related illnesses -- including respiratory, cardiovascular and skin conditions -- more than doubling. More than 1.6 million vulnerable people across 11 provinces have been affected.
Bangkok Water Festival returns
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 01/04/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the return of the "Bangkok Water Festival 2026", to be held from April 11–15 under the theme "Sanook Sanan Songkran Ban Chan", with a pre-festival launch scheduled for April 4 in Bangkok.
Lamphun rushes to contain wildfires
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/03/2026
» Authorities have intensified firefighting efforts in Pa Sang district in the northern province of Lamphun after wildfires spread across steep mountainous terrain, making ground operations hazardous.
Ambassador visits Oct 7 families
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 01/03/2026
» Israeli Ambassador to Thailand Alona Fisher-Kamm visited three northeastern provinces last week to convey condolences and support to the families of four Thai agricultural workers killed in the Oct 7, 2023, attacks in Israel.
European business group eyes Thai rail
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» A working group of the European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) has expressed strong interest in supporting Thailand's expanding logistics and rail sectors, citing the country's 2,400-kilometre double-track railway network as a key driver of lower regional transport costs and stronger supply-chain efficiency.
Green Bridge revamp gets nod
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is pressing ahead with plans to transform the Green Bridge, a 1.6-kilometre elevated walkway and cycling path linking Lumpini Park and Benjakitti Park, into a modern urban green corridor.
Thai–Chinese high-speed rail phase 1 hits 51%
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026
» The first phase of the Thai–Chinese high-speed rail project has reached 51.74% progress, says the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).
Anutin unfazed by talk of late push by People's Party
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he is unfazed by talk that the People's Party (PP) could overtake rivals in the final stretch of the election campaign following the return of Pita Limjaroenrat to the campaign trail.
City air pollution set to spike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/01/2026
» Health warnings have been issued for Bangkok as PM2.5 levels are forecast to rise this week, prompting potential work-from-home arrangements to limit exposure, says Governor Chadchart Sittipunt.