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Haze prompts City Hall WFH advice
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/12/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has called on government agencies and private organisations to adopt work-from-home measures on Thursday in an effort to reduce congestion and curb the accumulation of PM2.5 dust particles.
City masks up as haze returns
News, Published on 02/12/2025
» Bangkok residents received a PM2.5 warning in the "orange" category yesterday, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) announcing warmer weather and reduced rainfall in some regions this week.
Bangkok ‘ready for the haze season’
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/10/2025
» Air quality in the capital during the annual haze season should be more manageable than in previous years, following the introduction of measures to control pollution caused by large vehicles, says the Bangkok governor.
One Bangkok Unveils a Vision of ‘A City Always Ready’
Published on 23/09/2025
» In an era where urban living poses a myriad of challenges, the pursuit of an "ideal city" capable of comprehensively meeting every need and adapting to constant change has become paramount. This sentiment resonates with the Global Liveability Index 2025 report by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which highlights that leading cities such as Copenhagen, Vienna, and Zurich consistently share a common thread: 'comprehensive quality of life.' This encompasses safety and security, health, environment, education, cost of living and robust infrastructure – all critical factors reflecting sustainable living. The pertinent question for a metropolis like Bangkok is: where can one find a place that delivers such a world-class living experience?
Illegal mining linked to downstream pollution
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/08/2025
» Unregulated mining in rebel-held areas of Myanmar has emerged as a growing concern for Thailand and other neighbouring countries, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated practice of "water diplomacy" to mitigate the environmental impact on millions of downstream residents.
Spontaneous glass breakage: causes and the role of internal stress
Patiparn Changpoo, Published on 07/08/2025
» Glass suddenly shattering on its own may seem mysterious, but it can be explained scientifically.
Tiravikant and Bosch Launch ASEAN’s First Concept Store
Published on 23/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 23, 2015 – Tiravikant and Bosch Thailand have partnered to introduce a groundbreaking retail concept with the grand opening of a unique integrated store in the rapidly developing Parc Bangna residential area. This first-of-its-kind Bosch store in Southeast Asia brings together Bosch’s extensive range of power tools and home appliances under one roof, offering a convenient and comprehensive shopping destination for Thai customers.
‘Unsafe’ heavy metal levels in northern Thai rivers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2025
» The Pollution Control Department has confirmed unsafe levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in the Kok, Sai and Mekong rivers in northern Thailand, with the contamination traced to upstream mining operations across the border in Shan State of Myanmar.
Phuket gets two open-top EV buses
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/03/2025
» Phuket will launch two 18-seat open-top EV buses to promote tourism.
Chiang Mai rejoins list of top 10 polluted cities
Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2025
» Chiang Mai’s air quality remains critical as wildfires continue to burn, ranking the capital of this northern province as the eighth-worst city in the world for air pollution on Tuesday.