National News · HealthFrom Border to ER: Bangkok’s Expressway Lifeline for Wounded Soldiers
Bangkok traffic police cleared an 18-km expressway in 22 minutes to rush a battlefield casualty to Phramongkutklao Hospital. Learn how it works.
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Environment · HealthToxic Flood Debris Overwhelms Hat Yai: Cleanup and Waste-to-Energy Plan
Hat Yai’s streets remain clogged with toxic flood debris, but a 14-day cleanup and new 500-t/day waste-to-energy plant aim to cut health risks—find out what residents should do.
Environment · HealthBangkok Asks Offices to Go Remote This Thursday Amid Smog Surge
Bangkok residents urged to work from home this Thursday as PM2.5 soars. Check AirBKK maps and wear certified masks to stay safe during the smog episode.
Environment · HealthSouthern Thailand Braces for Torrential Rains Dec 4–6 as Northern Haze Looms
Monsoon downpours threaten flash floods in 10 southern Thailand provinces 4–6 Dec, while northern cities face rising PM2.5 haze. Check alerts and prepare now.
Tourism · HealthSolo German Senior’s Death in Phuket Hotel Prompts Wellness Checks
After an 84-year-old German was found dead in a locked Phuket hotel room, hotels are adopting electronic wellness checks to boost senior safety.
Tourism · HealthHidden Andaman Currents Claim Three Foreign Tourists as Peak Season Looms
As peak season approaches, three foreign tourists drowned in powerful rip currents off Phuket and the Similan Islands. Learn essential safety tips before you swim.
Health · National NewsKing’s 100-Million-Baht Grant Aims to Reopen Hat Yai Hospital by Month’s End
A 100-million-baht grant from the King is helping Hat Yai Hospital in Songkhla recover from severe floods and resume full service by month’s end—see how.
Environment · HealthBangkok's PM2.5 Surge: Mask Up, Use Air Alerts & Stay Safe
Bangkok air pollution has hit hazardous PM2.5 levels up to 55 µg/m³. See how N95 masks, real-time AirBKK alerts and work-from-home measures can protect your health today.
Environment · HealthFlood Waste Smothers Hat Yai as Cleanup Team Races to Dec 10
Hat Yai aims to remove 11,000 tonnes of flood-soaked rubbish by Dec 10, affecting traffic, health and tourism. Track pickup schedules and disposal sites citywide.