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Thai year of environmental upheaval
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of challenges that had laid bare its vulnerability to environmental degradation, natural disasters, and complex regional dynamics.
PM2.5 crisis still lingers
News, Editorial, Published on 27/01/2025
» The government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has come under fire from both opposition parties and the public for its handling of the PM2.5 air pollution crisis, particularly in Bangkok. During her attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the PM issued directives online urging ministries to urgently address the issue.
Phuket wrestles with rapid growth as tourist hotspot
News, Reuters and Bangkok Post, Published on 17/01/2025
» PHUKET: Plastic bottles and empty beer cans roll along the sea floor in the waters around Phuket in southern Thailand, while ever more garbage piles up on the island, a tourist hotspot better known for its pristine beaches and stunning sunsets.
Chadchart fumes as AC project nixed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/09/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) on Thursday rejected a proposal to spend 219 million baht installing air-conditioners in 1,743 rooms across 429 schools run by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Masks still the best bet
News, Postbag, Published on 14/05/2023
» Re: "Virus curbs set to return to schools", (PostBag, May 9) & "PM's Covid call", (PostBag, May 12).
Chiang Mai tourism hit by smog
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 24/04/2023
» Severe haze pollution has not only posed a health hazard to residents in Chiang Mai, but also dealt a blow to its tourism.
Authorities douse Chiang Rai wildfire near hospital
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2023
» More than 100 officials and volunteers managed to put out a wildfire on a mountain near Mae Chan Hospital in Chiang Rai as about 360 rangers tried to stop wildfire around the edge of Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Nayok.
Air quality worsens in North as fires rage
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/04/2023
» Chiang Mai was ranked as the world's worst city for air pollution by Iqair.com yesterday, while forest fires in Chiang Rai were made worse by a drug addict who started a blaze.
Mask use urged as haze fastens grip
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2023
» A pulmonologist from Siriraj Hospital has suggested people wear masks to protect themselves from dust pollution as the number of patients with respiratory diseases continues to rise, especially among children.
Industry president urges long-term fix to PM2.5
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2023
» The president of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is urging the government to speed up solving the Bangkok's PM2.5 problems in the long term, fearing that if the situation remains unchanged, it affect the economy and tourism.