Tracking environment for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Environment · EconomyThailand's sugar industry accelerates net-zero to 2050, slashing field burning that causes seasonal smog. What cleaner air and biomass energy mean for you.
Environment · National News500kg ghost net removed from Similan Islands threatens diving tourism and marine life. How this affects coastal communities and what you can do.
Economy · EnvironmentThailand hosts IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok October 2026. Green infrastructure projects, digital finance expansion, and AI initiatives explained for residents.
Tourism · EnvironmentPattaya's biggest water festival faces 60% storm probability today with heat reaching 38°C plus lightning risk. Essential safety tips for residents celebrating Wan Lai.
Environment · HealthKaeng Krachan wildfire burns 3,000 rai of protected forest. Learn health risks, water safety, and what to expect as authorities mobilize helicopter response.
Environment · HealthUnprecedented April wildfire surge in northern Thailand creates hazardous air. Learn what's driving fires, health impacts, and practical protection strategies for residents.
Economy · EnvironmentThai beverage sales to jump 3-4% as El Niño heat intensifies, but water shortages and soaring packaging costs threaten growth for residents & investors.
Environment · National News30 dogs rescued from barren Pattaya land expose Thailand's stray crisis. Bangkok pet registration due April 9. Learn animal welfare laws & how to help.
Environment · TourismPattaya Beach battles plastic pollution with stricter fines up to ฿2,000 for littering. Learn new penalties, enforcement rules, and what it means for residents.