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Thailand, Cambodia jointly tackle PM2.5 pollution on border
2024-02-19T00:08:00(khmertimes)
Solutions proposed by the two sides to the problem include sharing information, reducing open waste burning and providing public health services to communities affected by smog. Burapha Commander Maj-General Theppitak Nimit of Thailand said that a joint meeting was recently held in Sa Kaeo as a....
2024-02-17T14:41:00(vietnamplus-en)
Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand's army and Sa Kaeo provincial administration have joined hands with Cambodian authorities in tackling PM2.5 air pollution on the border between Sa Kaeo province in Thailand’s eastern region and Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province, reported The Nation newspaper.
‘Cult’ setting small fires in national park
2024-02-17T12:20:00(BangkokPost)
Efforts to combat forest fires in Sri Nakarin Dam National Park in Kanchanaburi are facing challenges as officials have encountered resistance from an apparent cult engaged in setting small blazes. Attapol Charoenchansa, director-general of the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation....
Satellite images show 600+ hotspots in Thailand, 4,000+ in Cambodia
2024-02-12T00:15:00(khmertimes)
The agency announced on its website on Sunday that images taken by Suomi NPP and other satellites on Saturday showed that there were 601 forest and farm fires in Thailand. GISTDA said the hotspots included 169in national forest reserves, 153 in protected forests, 130 in farm areas, 79 in farmland....
West Thailand: Massive operation to save forests from devastating blaze
2024-02-10T06:21:00(phuketgazette)
The western forest complex, particularly the Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary, has been plagued by over 200 hotspots in the past week. However, the combined efforts of the dedicated firefighters, aided by helicopters, have managed to reduce the number to approximately 60.
Hundreds of firefighters tackling fires in western forest complex
2024-02-09T14:25:00(thaipbs)
About 250 firefighters have been deployed by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to prevent fires in the western forest complex from spreading. So far, 1,600 hectares of forest have been damaged as the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA)....
The burning issue: Chiang Mai’s season of smoke
2024-02-08T06:19:00(phuketgazette)
If you’re planning a trip to Chiang Mai , there’s a unique season you need to be aware of the Burning Season . This period can significantly affect your experience, transforming the lush landscapes of Northern Thailand into a haze-filled environment. Despite Chiang Mai’s allure as a top destination,....
Chakkraphong’s Diplomatic Crusade Against Air Pollution: Thailand and Cambodia Unite to Combat PM2.5 Menace
2024-02-01T04:00:00(thai-news)
Imagine a world where every morning, you wake up not to the chirping of birds or the serene light of dawn, but to a hazy skyline, painting your world in a monotonous grey. This isn’t a scene from a dystopian novel but a reality for many living in and around Cambodia and Thailand.
Bangkok Engulfs in PM2.5 Crisis: Districts Breach Safe Air Quality Levels Amid Rising Concerns
2024-01-30T13:12:00(thai-news)
Imagine waking up in the vibrant city of Bangkok, where the buzz of construction signals the birth of towering high-rises and the air is filled with the promise of progress. In the heart of Bang Phlat district, amidst the cacophony of development, a slender device stands sentinel.
Capital’s PM2.5 levels soar
2024-01-30T12:46:00(BangkokPost)
A PM2.5 measuring device is installed at a construction site of a high-rise building in Bang Phlat district of Bangkok. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill) Levels of PM2.5 pollution surpassed the safe threshold throughout Bangkok on Tuesday morning. According to the Geo-Informatics and Space....
Air quality in Cambodia ‘good’ last month says Ministry
2024-01-30T04:34:00(khmertimes)
His Excellency Khvay Athiya, Spokesman of the Ministry of Environment, confirmed that the air quality assessment of the Ministry of Environment was carried out with the careful monitoring of professional officers and equipment at 14 public air quality monitoring sites in Phnom Penh and 37 Locations in the provinces.
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