Air emissions of PM2.5 dust particles reach unhealthy levels in many parts of Thailand,...
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Air emissions of PM2.5 dust particles have exceeded the standard in many areas across the country, reaching an unhealthy level that could potentially cause long-term health issues, according to the real-time record at...
Several areas of Bangkok flooded since last night after several hours of continuous heavy...
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Several areas of Bangkok were swamped this morning, July 21st, due to constant heavy rain for several hours last night.
Local media reported flooding and drainage problems on major roads in the city, including...
One Forest Ranger Shot Dead in Shootout with Poachers in Chonburi, Two Suspects Arrested
Sri Racha district, Chonburi —
A shootout between groups of Thai forest rangers and illegal hunters ended with one casualty of an officer and two arrests.
The forest rangers were on a routine patrol in the...
Officials Assess Impact of Oil Leak in Chonburi
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Efforts are underway to assess the environmental impact of a recent crude oil leak near the Thai Oil refinery in Chonburi province. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources is working with various...
Maya Bay Named Third ‘Best Beach in the World’
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Maya Bay on Phi Phi Island in Krabi named the third “best beach in the world” by Lonely Planet.
The beaches of Thailand are in the spotlight again. The world-famous travel publication Lonely Planet...
Hundreds of live wild animals found in Indian female passengers’ suitcase at Bangkok airport,...
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Two Indian women were arrested at Suvannabhumi Airport on Sunday, June 26th, for reportedly attempting to smuggle live wild animals in their luggage before heading back to their home country.
Sathon Khong-ngern, chief of the...
87 Wild Animals Seized at Suvarnabhumi Airport: Six Indian Tourists Face Charges
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On March 5th, 2024, the Suvarnabhumi Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Customs Office, and relevant agencies received a report from airport security officers after detecting 87 wild animals stashed inside eight...
Thailand to fully open zoos nationwide on October 1
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The Zoological Park Organization of Thailand will open all of their zoos nationwide fully as of October 1, allowing full capacity, although Covid-19 safety standards will still take place.
Six zoos nationwide, operated by the...
Press Release: TAT strengthens tourism sustainability commitment through low-carbon initiatives
Bangkok–
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation (TGO) and the Thai Ecotourism and Adventure Travel Association (TEATA) to promote low-carbon...
Thailand finds African Swine Fever in swab sample at Nakhon Prathom slaughterhouse
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Thailand's Department of Livestock Development today, January 11th, confirms the detection of African swine fever (ASF) in a surface swab sample collected from a slaughterhouse in the Nakhon Prathom province.
Director-General Sorawit Thanito told...