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PCD on oil wreck watch
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 15/02/2026
» The government has instructed the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to intensify monitoring after the cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC sank off the coast of Phuket.
Officials catch 'toxic waste kingpin'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/06/2025
» A major figure behind the illegal trade of hazardous waste has been caught operating three companies involved in processing and exporting toxic industrial dust in violation of multiple laws, the Ministry of Industry said.
Thai durians 'free from chemicals, dye'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2025
» The government has reassured the global market that Thai durians are 100% free from chemical residues, particularly Basic Yellow 2 (BY2) dye, and said it expects to export 950,000 tonnes to China, the United States, Europe and India this year.
Farmers move to stop burning
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/02/2025
» Farmers in the Northeast have shown a willingness to stop crop burning and switch to a decomposition method instead, saying they are ready to be part of the transition towards sustainable agriculture with the support of related sectors.
Thailand chokes while promises fade
News, Danny Marks, Published on 03/02/2025
» Almost two years ago, in March 2023, as Thailand was grappling with its annual smog crisis, Paetongtarn Shinawatra -- while campaigning for the Pheu Thai Party -- promised that, if elected, the party would take decisive action to alleviate air pollution in the country. She stated that her government would work with neighbouring countries to manage forest fires and encourage the conversion of post-harvest waste into compost for fertiliser, providing a sustainable alternative to burning.
Tests show high levels of pesticide in fruit
News, Published on 28/12/2024
» Most fruit samples randomly tested by the Thai Pesticide Alert Network (Thai-Pan) contained hazardous residues that exceeded the safety standard, particularly jujubes and oranges.
Bio-cement to tackle soil salinity in NE
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/10/2024
» King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has joined hands with the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) in a project to tackle agricultural challenges caused by soil salinity in the Northeast using bio-cement.
Restoration begins in flood-ravaged Chiang Rai
News, Online Reporters, Published on 17/09/2024
» Workers have begun the massive task of cleaning, repairing and restoring flood devastated areas in Chiang Rai after the water receded, leaving behind metres-thick mud and mounds of debris.
Rubber farm execution, thick-skinned victim, squealing pig
News, Published on 21/01/2024
» Muang police in Trang have nabbed two men for the execution-style murder of a rubber farmer and his wife which was staged to look like a mere accident.
New Clean Air bill eyes transboundary haze
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/12/2023
» The Clean Air bill will be introduced next year, according to the Department of Pollution Control.