Tracking environment for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · EnvironmentThailand alerts this week: Yala checkpoints tighten, Cha-am wildfire smoke drifts, hidden-camera legal case and a ฿600m senior-citizen scam—what residents must know.
Other News · EnvironmentFuel tanker explosion near Khon Kaen school forces evacuation, diverts traffic and prompts Energy Ministry audit of local depots. Get safety updates now.
Environment · TourismA black-water discharge has paused Jomtien’s beach-drainage upgrade in Pattaya. Officials threaten multi-million-baht fines and stricter coastal monitoring—follow our updates on water-quality tests.
National News · EnvironmentAfter rescuers found a second body in a sealed Lopburi, Thailand well, officials urge homeowners to inspect and seal idle wells now or risk legal liability.
Tourism · EnvironmentKhao Yai’s Khlong Pla Kang campground is closed after a deadly elephant attack; learn safety rules, insurance hikes and booking limits campers must know.
Environment · HealthBangkok logged 7 smog days in Jan 2026—60% fewer than last year—after anti-burning drives, but haze pushed PM2.5 back to hazardous levels. Get live air alerts.
Politics · EnvironmentParties pitch 250-baht/rai no-burn pay, forest bonds and Clean Air Act revival. Northern Thailand election voters debate farm pay and clean air—read more.
Environment · HealthPM2.5 levels in Bangkok soared above safe limits, spurring low-emission zones and a proposed Clean Air Act. Learn tips to protect your health during the smog.
Environment · HealthWarm mornings are locking PM2.5 haze over Thailand. Get air-quality tips—from N95 masks to indoor purifiers—and stay healthy all week.