Tracking environment for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Environment · National NewsThailand closes protected forests as wildfire crisis hits 42 provinces. Learn how forest access restrictions and hazardous air quality affect daily life in Thailand.
Environment · National NewsPhuket's landfill fire extinguished after 30 hours of firefighting. Waste facility closure affects garbage collection. Air quality concerns and what residents need to know.
Environment · HealthPhuket's main landfill fire closed disposal site indefinitely. Air quality risks, waste backup impacts, and what all Phuket residents need to know now.
Environment · Health · TourismChiang Mai PM2.5 pollution forces 700M baht tourism losses during Songkran. Northern Thailand health emergency declared. Critical info for residents now.
Tourism · Health · EnvironmentPattaya faces 37°C heat and mid-week storms during Songkran. Essential health tips, weather forecasts, and safety precautions for festival-goers in Thailand.
Environment · HealthPhuket's Saphan Hin fire triggers N95 mask warning for nearby residents. Island faces permanent waste crisis: 400-tonne daily deficit threatens health, air quality.
Environment · HealthRecord 5,277 fire hotspots threaten northern Thailand. PM2.5 pollution hits 60x WHO limits. Health risks, travel disruptions, legal penalties explained.
Environment · National NewsBeheaded dugong found tethered in Phangnga sparks investigation into tusk trade. Deaths surge to 42 in 2024. Legal penalties reach 15 years prison.
Tourism · EnvironmentPattaya police intensify noise patrols ahead of Songkran. Learn about fines, complaint channels, and what visitors should expect during peak travel season.