Environmental news from Thailand — climate, air quality, conservation and sustainability, in English from Thai PBS World.
Thirteen areas in the northern provinces, especially Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, were found to have PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere at levels which exceed the 50-micron safety standard, with Wiang Pang Kham sub-district in Chiang Rai recording 247 microns. The Pollution Control Department said, on its “air4thai” website, that air quality in the two
Chaiwat Limlikhit-akson, director of the 9th Office of Area Conservation Management, based in Thailand’s northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani, was asked to resign from the civil service today (Friday), by the civil service committee of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The committee’s decision is in line with the recommendation of the Public Sector
Forest fires and illegal burning of farm waste by villagers have worsened air pollution in 17 of Thailand’s northern provinces, especially in Jongkham sub-district of Mae Hong Son, where PM2.5 was measured at 267 microns on Tuesday. This is five times higher than the safety level. According to the Pollution Control Department, the amount of
The Japanese art of forest bathing is the perfect way to soothe the soul We all occasionally need to escape and there are few places better than Hup Pa Tat Valley in Uthai Thani province to experience the ancient Japanese therapy known as forest bathing. Once a Japanese wellness ritual, forest bathing has become a
Sixty areas of Bangkok and its suburbs are being affected by air pollution today (Monday), with PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere exceeding the safe level of 50 microns, according to the Department of Pollution Control (DPC). The worst affected areas are Sai Mai district, Liab Waree Road in Nong Chok district and Paknam sub-district in
The Petra Islands Nation Park, in Thailand’s southernmost province of Satun, has temporarily closed the popular Prasat Hin Pun Yod (1,000 stone castle spires) tourist attraction after a huge rock, which formed part of the feature, collapsed into the sea. The park’s chief, Wittaya Buaphol, said on Monday that park officials on Khao Yai Island
A network of about 40 civic groups and local organizations in Thailand’s eastern province of Chanthaburi is voicing strong opposition to the granting of approval for gold exploration by a mining company. A protest letter was handed over to Prime Minister’s Office Minister Anucha Nakasai today (Tuesday) by about 20 representatives of the network, among
An excessive amount of PM2.5 dust is affecting 59 areas of Bangkok and its suburbs on Monday and is expected to remain through tomorrow, warned the Centre to Solve Air the Pollution Problem. The centre asked residents of Bangkok, its neighboring provinces and those living in the northern, central and eastern regions to refrain from
New Zealand unveiled a blueprint Sunday to phase out petrol-powered cars while its dairy industry, a key pillar of the economy, must slash cow numbers under the ambitious plan to be carbon neutral by 2050. The changes are among a raft of recommendations presented to the government by the Climate Change Commission on steps New Zealand must take to drastically
The new electric boat service on Klong Phadung Krungkasem makes a lovely change from the humdrum of Bangkok’s streets As the EV boat leaves Hua Lamphong pier and sails steadily and silently along Klong Phadung Krungkasem, the first sensation is one of joy at not being stuck in Bangkok’s congested traffic. The second is curiosity
Thais working in the fishing sector in the northeastern province of Nong Khai have expressed grave concern over the falling water level of the Mekong River, which is threatening their livelihoods through reduced catches and risks to their fish stocks being raised in river enclosures. This year, the water level has dropped so far that
Two dead dugongs were found on or near the beaches of Thailand’s southern coastal province of Krabi on Sunday. The two mammals, one a female weighing about 400kgs and two metres long and the other weighing about 600kgs and about three metres, the gender of which cannot be determined due to decomposition, are believed to
