Pollution
Pollution news in Thailand, including air quality, environmental concerns, and government measures.
- Environment News
Over 100 tonnes of garbage estimated near Phuket Fishing Port
Over 100 tonnes of garbage are estimated to have accumulated…
- Environment News
Environmental police arrest 7 over illegal dumping in Bangkok
Bangkok’s pollution problem is rearing its ugly head once again.…
- Environment News
TerraCycle crusade to rid Bangkok canals of plastic goes on
The TerraCycle Global Foundation’s crusade to rid Bangkok canals of…
- Environment News
Bangkok dwellers float over half a million krathongs on Loy Krathong night
Bangkok dwellers floated more than half a million krathongs down…
- Thailand News
PM 2.5 pollution is on the rise in Thailand, warns health official
Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 pollution is on the rise in…
- Environment News
Phuket officials say contaminated seawater found last week not a hazard
Phuket officials insist that the contaminated seawater found last week…
- Environment News
Bangkok levies heavy fines for those who litter in waterways
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is levying heavy fines for…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok governor threatens city polluters with huge fines
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt warned polluters of the capital that…
- Environment News
Anti-Corruption Network complains of smelly wastewater in coastal Thai province
A local chapter of the Anti-Corruption Network has complained of…
- Environment News
As Pattaya music festival returns, officers brace for garbage throwers
The Pattaya Music Festival is back after its five month…
- Environment News
Officials launch rubbish cleaning contest in central Thailand
Thailand has a problem with rubbish polluting its streets, but…
- Environment News
Phuket mayor asks public to stop throwing rubbish in canals
Phuket’s city mayor has asked residents in three target areas…
- Environment News
Young whale spotted caught in rubbish in Phuket
Another damning video is exposing the danger of Thailand’s pollution…
- Environment News
Officials raise awareness on World Oceans Day in Patong
A Thai official spoke about threats to the country’s oceans…
- Environment News
Phuket marine centre works to heal injured sea turtle
A marine centre in Phuket is working to nurse an…
- Environment News
Phuket conservationists lead beach cleanup after trash washes up from storms
A conservation group in Phuket lead a beach cleanup at…
- Environment News
Bangkok authorities look to tackle air pollution
After unsafe levels of smog and smoke blanketed Bangkok last…
- Environment News
Unsafe levels of smog and smoke blanket Bangkok – VIDEO
Unsafe levels of PM2.5 ‘particulate’ cloud Bangkok and surrounding areas…
- World News
Survey shows no country in the world met WHO air quality criteria during 2021
A survey of air pollution data in 6,475 cities shows…
- Environment News
Illegal burning in Northern Thailand contributes harmful levels of air pollutant PM2.5
Illegal burning in more than 135 areas in the northern…
- Thailand News
Thick smog in Mae Hong Son causes pilot carrying acting US ambassador to detour
Due to poor visibility caused by haze above Mae Hong…
- Environment News
Swimmers, beach-goers advised to avoid 3 areas of beach affected by Rayong oil spill
Red flags have been placed at Rayong’s Mae Ram Phueng…
- Thailand News
Volunteer teams clean trash and weeds from Phuket canal
Two volunteer organisations are joining forces to clear garbage and…
- Environment News
Oil-affected Rayong beach will host Valentine’s Day event to celebrate reopening
Love will conquer all, including an oil spill off the…
- Environment News
Rayong officials say no contaminated seafood found following crude oil leak
Officials in the eastern province of Rayong continue to test…
- Environment News
Race against time to prevent Rayong oil spill reaching the shore, 3 kilometres away
Officials in Rayong are pulling out all the stops to…
- Pattaya News
Chon Buri villagers complain of air pollution from burning crops
Residents of a Chon Buri housing estate complained to local…
- Environment News
PM 2.5 air pollutant at high levels in many parts of Bangkok, surrounding provinces
This morning, fine dust of dangerous P.M level 2.5 covered…
