Thai Government Wants People to Reduce Incense Burning for Chinese New Year to Stop Air Pollution

Chinese Buddha in Northern Thailand
Chinese Buddha in Northern Thailand. Photo: Ernie & Katy Newton Lawley.

On February 7th, 2024, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, the Deputy Government Spokesperson, gave a statement for the Chinese New Year Celebration from February 8th to the [Read More…]

Thai Government Introduces Dust-Free Rooms for PM2.5 Protection

Pollution in Thailand. Smoke haze on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.
Pollution in Thailand. PM2.5 dust particles on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Smoke haze. Photo: Peggy Marco / Pixabay.

BANGKOK (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health has announced plans to set up “dust-free” hospital rooms in 30 provinces to protect at-risk patients from [Read More…]

Thai PM Orders Air Force Action Against Pollution Crisis

Two Royal Thai Air Force F-16 aircraft fly in formation
Two Royal Thai Air Force F-16 aircraft fly in formation in Korat. Photo: Melani R. Stemmler, U.S. Marine Corps.

In an urgent response to the escalating air pollution crisis in Thailand, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has tasked the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) with [Read More…]