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Drier-than-average rainy season this year
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/05/2023
» The rainy season will officially start on Monday with less rain forecast this year due to the El Nino weather phenomenon, the Meteorological Department announced on Friday.
Aswin to take lead on toxic haze crisis
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/01/2019
» The Bangkok governor, Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang, has been authorised to spearhead a campaign to tackle fine dust particles that have shrouded Bangkok, according to Pollution Control Department (PCD) director-general Pralong Damrongthai.
Rainmaking improves air quality
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/01/2019
» Rainmaking has reduced hazardous dust particulate levels in greater Bangkok, with readings significantly lower, the government spokesman said on Wednesday.
Rainmaking to begin this week to clear air
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2019
» The government is stepping up efforts to fight the worsening, detrimental effects of air pollution caused by the fine dust that has blighted Bangkok and surrounding areas since late last year.
Make it rain
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/02/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has assured Bangkok residents the government is trying to offset harmful dust levels over the city by calling on the help of artificial rain.