Chiang Mai Having World’s Highest Pollution Levels
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A report from IQAir, a global air quality index website, has found Chiang Mai province as having the world's highest pollution levels. With an air quality index (AQI) of 208 at 1:36 p.m....
Thai Government Launches ‘Vape Operation’ in Bangkok, Seize 10,000 Illegal E-Cigarette Products Valued at...
Bangkok—
At 2:30 PM, on March 6th, 2024, Dr. Puangpetch Chunlaid, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, and relevant agencies launched a “Vape Operation” to eradicate major sources of e-cigarette sales worth...
Medical Experts Warn Against LSD ‘Death Stamps’
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The Department of Medical Services (DMS) has issued a warning about the dangers associated with "death stamps," pieces of blotting paper infused with lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), which can lead to severe mental...
Thai Government Approves 272 Million Baht Project to Tackle PM 2.5 Dust and Wildfires...
National—
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...
Proposal to Put Graphic Warning Labels on Alcohol in Thailand Leads to Strong Opposition
National—
On February 28th, 2024, Mr. Taopiphop Limjittrakorn, a Move Forward Party MP, and relevant agencies received a letter from Mr. Charoen Charoenchai and representatives from the alcoholic beverage industry protesting against a draft announcement...
Air Quality Improves in Bangkok, Wildfires Worsen in North
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Bangkok residents are set to experience improved air quality this week, with PM2.5 pollutant levels predicted to decrease in the days ahead.
The Air Quality Monitoring Centre of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), known...
Chiang Mai Forests Ravaged by Wildfires
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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...
Prime Minister Proposes UN-Backed Pollution Funds
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently proposed the creation of pollution mitigation funds in collaboration with the United Nations to support lower-income countries in combating pollution, specifically targeting fine particulate matter (PM2.5).
The suggestion was...
Bid to Extend Legal Alcohol Sales Time Rejected Again By Thai Government Panel
National —
A Thai government committee has dropped, for the second time, a proposal to extend the afternoon alcohol sale time in response to activists' pleas. However, the Public Health Minister has not completely dismissed...
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...