About 16 provinces across the country suffering from severe flooding on Monday due to...
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Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) on Monday, October 3rd, reported 16 flood-affected provinces across the country due to the batter of the 'NORU' storm.
According to the department, about 565 villages,...
Thailand Plans to Use Space Technology to Fight Air Pollution
Thailand will use the developments of its space technology to address the ongoing air pollution and environmental problems which are currently affecting public health and the country’s reputation.
The House Committee on Communications, Telecommunications, and...
Earthquake in Myanmar Causes Slight Damage, Scares in Thailand
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At 08:37 AM, on November 17th, 2023, an earthquake occurred with its epicenter in Myanmar measuring 6.4 in magnitude.
The tremors were felt in Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Lampang, Nan, and Bangkok. The affected area...
Deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul Inspects Chiang Mai Amid Wildfire and PM 2.5 Concerns
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On April 9th, 2024, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Thai Minister of the Interior, stated to the public regarding Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s inspection in Chiang Mai province to...
Locals in Nakhon Pathom Stumble Upon Unexpected Crocodile Sighting
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Nakhon Pathom locals witnessed a large crocodile near the “Kamnan Nok” residence where no crocodile farm is in the area.
On September 30th, 2023, Mr. Athit Phummuang, a volunteer from a local animal...
Bangkok authorities taking decisive actions to tackle PM2.5 air pollutant
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha has ordered related agencies to take serious action against the air pollution of PM2.5 dust particles that continue to plague Bangkok and surrounding provinces this week.
The Prime Minister expressed...
Thai Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reports major flooding situation in 23 provinces, with...
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The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation this morning, September 27th, reported the current flooding situation in 23 provinces nationwide with the heaviest hit in Lop Buri province.
The tropical storm 'Dianmu' which has...
Thai government to replace non-air conditioned buses with electric vehicle (EV) buses under private contractors
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha today, April 5th, ordered the reform of public buses under the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) by hiring Electric Vehicle (EV) buses from private contractors and reducing non-air-conditioned...
Dugong found dead, with signs of having been hunted for its fangs, in Surat...
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A dugong was found dead with its mouth tied with rope and fangs cut out on a beach in the Chaiya district.
The Surat Thani Governor Witchawut Jintoe and the Chaiya Fisheries Office...
Two Chinese Tourists Charged in Phuket for Starfish Incident
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Concern has been rising after photos of divers touching starfish under the sea in Phuket went viral on Thai social media.
The issue has been brought to light by the Facebook page ‘Monsoon Garbage...