Environmental news from Thailand — climate, air quality, conservation and sustainability, in English from Thai PBS World.
Parliament has, for a long time, provided free meals for parliamentary officials, MPs and senators, but public attention has been drawn to alleged irregularities by an MP, from the Bhumjaithai party, who took a photo of Move Forward MP Sirilapas Kongtrakarn taking home some food from the canteen. Sirilapas, a former actress, is a first
PERRY, Florida (AP) — Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats before sweeping into Georgia and South Carolina as a still-powerful storm that flooded roadways and sent residents running for higher ground. “All hell broke
More than 10 people were arrested Thursday for trying to enter the Japanese embassy in Seoul during a protest over the release of Fukushima wastewater, police told AFP. “More than 10 people have been arrested for trying to breach the embassy,” a police officer at the scene said. A handful of protesters had gathered at
The devastation caused by wildfires in Hawaii recently could be a wake-up call for Thailand. The death toll had reached 106 as of Wednesday (August 16) and it is expected to rise, according to Hawaii authorities. The dry weather caused by climate change, combined with strong winds from Hurricane Dora and the drought, have been
Three new water management measures were adopted at a meeting of the National Water Command Centre today (Wednesday), in anticipation of a prolonged drought after the rainy season this year, due to the effects of El Niño. Attending the meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, were representatives from the Meteorological, Water Resources and
Thailand is seeking help from the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to get China and Laos to manage the discharge of water downstream from their dams properly, as the rising level of the Mekong River is threatening to flood Thailand’s eight riparian provinces. Surasee Kittimongkol, secretary-general of Thailand’s National Water Resources Office, said today (Friday) that
Seoul landmarks appeared red hot on a thermal camera on Thursday (August 3) as parts of the country roast in temperatures over 38 degrees Celsius this week. The thermal camera footage showed how hot or cold the objects are in its screen with colours – the redder the colour, the hotter it is. A 78-year-old
Maya and Loh Samah bays, two popular tourist spots on Phi Phi Le Island in Krabi province, are now closed until September 30, due to strong winds and high waves during the monsoon season. The chief of the Hat Noppharat Thara -Muko Phi National Park, Rakchanok Paenoi, said that the closures are meant for the
Phoenix sizzled through its 31st consecutive day of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) and other parts of the country grappled Sunday with record temperatures after a week that saw significant portions of the U.S. population subject to extreme heat. The National Weather Service said Phoenix climbed to a high of 111 F (43.8
What is your favorite place to connect with nature? Picture yourself in the heart of a vast and ancient jungle, surrounded by towering huge trees holding untold past secrets. The air is thick with nature’s beauty, and the sounds of wildlife create a melody of life. A faraway roar sends shivers down your spine and
Innovative use of drone technology to monitor the health of rainforest has seen a group of scientists and researchers from Switzerland reach the final of the XPRIZE Rainforest, a $10 million global environmental competition. The Swiss team used drones to collect environmental DNA (eDNA) samples without actually setting foot in the rainforest. They then analysed
Human-induced climate change has played an “absolutely overwhelming” role in the extreme heatwaves that have swept across North America, Europe and China this month, according to an assessment by scientists published on Tuesday. Throughout July, extreme weather has caused havoc across the planet, with temperatures breaking records in China, the United States and southern Europe,
