Tag: Pollution
66 of Thailand’s 76 provinces have dangerous levels of pollution, Bangkok most severely affected
Sixty-six of the 76 provinces in Thailand were shrouded with unsafe levels of ultrafine dust pollution on Wednesday morning, with the worst smog blanketing Greater [Read More…]
Loei Battles Wildfires and PM2.5: 33 People Arrested, Fined 500 Baht for Illegal Burning
LOEI, February 4th, 2025 – Firefighters and local volunteers in Loei battled a wildfire in Phu Huai Nangiew, Phu Hin Ngon, and Phu Ya Tha [Read More…]
Thailand imposes burning ban to curb PM2.5 pollution
The government has announced a “no-burn” measure in a bid to control air pollution, with punishment lined up for violators. Thailand Tightens PM2.5 Dust Controls [Read More…]
Thailand Tightens PM2.5 Dust Controls
BANGKOK, Jan 29 (TNA) – Thailand’s cabinet has approved new measures giving the Director-General of Disease Control Department authority to declare PM2.5 dust control zones, [Read More…]
Masks distributed all over Thailand for PM2.5
![Woman wearing face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand.](https://www.thailandnews.co/wp-content/uploads/Woman-wearing-face-mask-during-COVID-19-pandemic-in-Thailand.jpg)
BANGKOK, Jan 27 (TNA) – Starting tomorrow, the Ministry of Public Health will distribute over 8 million face masks nationwide to protect against harmful PM [Read More…]
Bangkok Offers Free Transport to Combat PM2.5
The government has announced urgent measures to combat PM 2.5 air pollution in Bangkok, including seven days of free public transport. From January 25 to [Read More…]
Bangkok and Samut Prakan Face Severe PM2.5 Pollution Crisis
Bangkok and the neighboring province of Samut Prakan are grappling with dangerously high levels of PM2.5 particulate matter, prompting health warnings and urgent calls for [Read More…]
City Hall Urges Work-from-Home Measures Amid Severe Pollution in Bangkok
![Pollution in Thailand. Smoke haze on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.](https://www.thailandnews.co/wp-content/uploads/Bangkok-Pollution-Chao-Phraya-River.jpg)
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and City Hall have called on businesses to implement work-from-home policies as the city grapples with hazardous air pollution levels. [Read More…]