Officials struggle to keep PM2.5 in the North at bay as hotspots within and outside the country multiply
So far, over two million people have been reported falling ill because of air pollution_with
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Public health and environmental monitoring against the missing radioactive cylinder expanded as officials fail to confirm its recovery
Radioactive experts and concerned officials have not been able to confirm the recovery of the
Q&A with Dismissed DNP Chief in the Bribe-Taking Scandal
On Thursday, Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya, a former DNP chief who was recently dismissed following
PM2.5 haze choking the North
Hotspots in forest areas in the region have been widely detected, prompting officials concerned to
Anti-corruption court demands more facts and evidence in counter-suit brought by dismissed DNP chief
The court has cited an incomplete statement of claim filed to the court against Anti-Corruption
45 parks officials file complaints as “damaged parties” in the DNP bribe-taking scandal
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) has begun the position re-transferring for
Controversial DNP chief dismissed
The Environment Ministry cites a bribe-taking allegation against him as “severely damaging” to the reputation
PM2.5 haze hits Bangkok for 3rd consecutive day while people advised to WFH
The city residents are alerted of the PM2.5 pollution throughout the weekend as the air
Chana residents step out to protect their doctor from “unfair” transfer
The director of Chana Hospital and president of the Rural Doctor Society has recently been
Thailand’s corruption perceptions in 2022 improved in global corruption survey
Its rank has jumped up nine places on the ladder_from 110th to 101st, but with
DNP sets to re-transfer its officials unfairly treated in bribe-taking scandal
Changes in the department’s system and work structure are also expected as its new acting
NACC’s inquiry panel to be appointed immediately to examine DNP bribe-taking allegation
Evidence is almost complete, said NACC Secretary-General, whereas its complainant calls for a faster process
Seized tiger cubs transferred to Bung Chawak wildlife centre for better care
Like other seized wild animals, they would end up living there for their whole life
Behind the sting
It’s not a one-day incident, but a rarely-seen arrest of the DNP chief at the
Disciplinary probe launched against embattled DNP chief
A criminal investigation has also been expanded to find more culprits as more damaged parties
Calls for revamping of position promotion at DNP growing whereas Environment Minister still puts faith in existing system
The Environment Minister asked back during a media interview yesterday what else to believe in
National Parks chief arrested on charges of bribe-taking
The chief, however, has denied all the charges, refusing to acknowledge the evidence caught at
30×30 for Nature backed by leading conservation organisations
The newly formed 30×30 Thailand group has also proposed some conservation guidelines for the country
The curtain down for APEC 2022 with endorsement of Thailand’s BCG economic model proposal
The curtain came down for APEC 2022 yesterday with the claimed success in advanced trade
Thailand submits increased GHG emission reduction target and long-term strategies as it joins world community at COP27
Head of the Thai delegation, Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, stresses the need for developed countries
Energy Policy Committee asked to put Mekong dam projects on hold
The projects are subject to examination by parliamentary standing committees so they should be put
Noru leaves huge flood impacts behind as it dissipates
Authorities are now rushing to discharge floodwaters flowing into major reservoirs countrywide to ensure safety
Thailand braces for first direct storm Noru
Water management authorities in almost all of the regions located in the storm’s path are
“Billy” court case begins after years-long probe
The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has accepted the case for hearing
WHO warns Covid-19 is “nowhere near over” as Thai genomicists find BA.4 and BA.5 could be more virulent
The organisation’s emergency committee in its latest meeting last Friday agreed that the disease remains
Thailand could face small waves of Covid-19 infection that can pass ”a trigger point” if careless: CCSA
The public is urged to adhere to protection measures including mask-wearing and vaccination to help
Power purchase deals endorsed for Luang Prabang and Pak Lay dams on the Mekong amid locals’ bids to seek “legal rights” for better protection of the river
The endorsement drew flak among riverine communities, who immediately called for a probe into the
FB LIVE RECORDING I The special forum: Can the Mekong and its tributaries have “legal rights”?
The overview by Professor Emeritus Dr. Philip Hirsch of the University of Sydney’s School of
Control over newly freed cannabis rushed as concerns grow over its psychoactive impacts if misused or overdosed
Thailand in effect legalized the cultivation and use of cannabis on June 9_the first in
“Communicable disease under surveillance” proposed for Covid-19
The National Communicable Disease Committee plans to lower the status of Covid-19 from a “dangerous