87 Wild Animals Seized at Suvarnabhumi Airport: Six Indian Tourists Face Charges
National—
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...
Thai Government Approves 272 Million Baht Project to Tackle PM 2.5 Dust and Wildfires...
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On March 3rd, 2024, Ms. Kanika Aunjit, the Thai deputy government spokeswoman, held a press conference after the Thai cabinet meeting on approval of the annual budget for fiscal year 2024, with a total...
Massive Warehouse Fire Engulfs 4,000 Tonnes of Chemicals in Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya—
At 10:20 PM, on February 29th, 2024, the Ayutthaya Provincial Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) and relevant agencies were dispatched to suppress fires at a warehouse storing 4,000 tonnes of chemicals in...
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Highlights Progress of Drinking Tap Water Policy at Provincial Waterworks...
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On February 28, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and relevant agencies participated in the awards and honors ceremony for the 45th anniversary of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) at Provincial Waterworks Authority Headquarters,...
Minister of Interior Addresses Wildfire Crisis in Op Luang National Park
PRESS RELEASE:
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed his deep concern over the wildfire situation at Op Luang National Park in the Hot District of Chiang Mai.
He emphasized the significant...
Chiang Mai Forests Ravaged by Wildfires
PRESS RELEASE:
Fires have devastated approximately 30,000 rai (4,800 hectares) of forest across three districts in Chiang Mai province, according to local officials.
The blazes, which began about a week ago, have primarily affected the Ob...
Maya Bay Named Third ‘Best Beach in the World’
PRESS RELEASE:
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...
Royal Thai Navy Implements Air Treatment Machines to Combat Air Pollution in Bangkok
Bangkok—
On February 16th, 2024, Admiral Worawut Pruksarungruang, the Chief of Naval Staff, performed a field inspection on installing air treatment machines to reduce air pollution, and PM 2.5 dust, in the Bangkok area.
The...
Thai Government Implements Measures to Combat Illegal Burning and Improve Air Quality
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On February 15th, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul disclosed directives following a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Governors were instructed to conduct field inspections and engage communities to halt illegal agricultural...
Lion Cub Found at Café in Rassada, Seized by Authorities
Rassada –
An unlicensed lion cub found at a café in Rassada belongs to a Chinese national, say Thai police.
The Phuket City Police Chief Colonel Pratueng Phonmana told the Phuket Express on Wednesday (February 14th)...