Bangkok Residents Breathe Easier with 60% Fewer Smog Days, but Haze Returns
Bangkok 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.
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Bangkok 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.
Parties 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.
Thai banks and police deploy AI, kill switches and stricter laws to shut hijacked bank accounts. See what steps residents in Thailand can take to stay safe.
Bangkok–Isan trains restart 10 days after a deadly crane collapse. Timetables back, 60 km/h limit at crash site, 24-hour hotline and tougher safety rules.
Thai parties promise cash handouts and lotteries, but economists warn pledges could add ฿300 billion to public debt. See how election offers could hit your wallet.
Bangla Road brawl prompts Phuket to boost night patrols, fast-track prosecutions & deportations. Discover crucial safety tips for expats and visitors.
Kalasin’s Patthanun Chandorn and wife fled to Dubai after a 150-million-baht online betting probe, pressing MPs to reform Thailand’s gambling laws—read on.
PM2.5 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.
Khon Kaen crane collapse crushes wooden house; see safety oversights Thai homeowners should know and ways to safeguard property during nearby prefab builds.