Over 10 million Thais with illness related to air pollution in 2023
More than 10 million Thais sought treatment for illnesses linked to air pollution in 2023, authorities said. The data from the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) come as…
On June 1st, Thailand’s new air quality standard will go into effect.
According to Jatuporn Buruspat, permanent secretary of natural resources and environment, Thailand has decided to implement new PM2.5 standard levels, reduced from 50 microns (microgram/cubic meter) to 37.5 microns, and…
Petition against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha about the rise in PM2.5 accepted
The plaintiffs claimed in their lawsuit that the PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter) pollution in 17 northern provinces over the previous two months was a result…
Thousands in the hospital from Chiang Mai’s severe PM2.5 pollution
Respiratory illnesses and allergies caused by severe air pollution have seen as many as 12,671 people admitted to the Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital since January 1 this year.