Pollution en thailande

Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The National Environment Board (NEB) of Thailand has endorsed stricter measures to combat air pollution caused by PM2.5 , ordering all 17 provinces in the North to halt burning activities until the end of April. Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation Spokesperson Siwaporn Rugsiyanon said that from January to March, the number of hotspots in the country increased to 56,439 points nationwide, with 31,719 in the North, of which 80% were in forest land and 15% in farming zones. To address the problem, the NEB has proposed a zero-burning policy in both forest and agricultural zones in the 17 northern provinces. If the situation worsens, the agency could consider ordering the closure of as many as 92 forest parks that operate under the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to mitigate the situation. Other measures include prohibiting the purchase of sugar cane harvested by burning methods, restricting the number and duration of … [Read more...] about Thailand’s northern provinces ordered to halt burning activities to combat PM2.5 pollution

On display are a variety of quality products from Thailand. — Photo VNA/VNS The second Mini Thailand Week is showcasing outstanding Thai products in the northern province of Quang Ninh. The event features 71 booths run by 61 Thai enterprises, representative offices, and distribution agents in Viet Nam. On display are a variety of quality products from Thailand, including food and beverages, household products, garments, jewellery, health and beauty products, decorative items and souvenirs, travel services, and more. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Thai Ambassador Nikorndej Balankura said Thailand is Viet Nam’s biggest trading partner in ASEAN with bilateral trade reaching about US$21.5 billion in 2022, up $2.8 billion compared to the previous year. He expressed his hope that the two countries can elevate trade value to $25 billion by 2025 as stated by leaders of the two sides. For his part, Deputy Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khang said the event … [Read more...] about Mini Thailand Week underway in Quang Ninh

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s Department of Tourism (DoT) is designing plans to promote itself as a friendly destination for Muslim tourists, local media reported. The department and the private sector in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Phuket have held discussions on Islamic tourism to seek measures to attract more high-end visitors from the Middle East. According to Director of the DoT’s Tourist Attractions Development Division Athuek Phrasenmoon, Muslim tourists are now a main target group for the global tourism industry due to this being the fastest-growing market with high spending power. Athuek said Thailand saw 11.8 million international arrivals last year, more than 400,000 of whom came from the Middle East , up 65% compared to the same period in 2019. The total spending of this group also rose 71% from 2019. The DoT said it wants to have a solid plan in place to lure more Muslim tourists to the kingdom while also preparing local authorities and people working … [Read more...] about Thailand aims to attract more high-spending Muslim tourists

DMSc-TB FastAmp (TB-LAMP) kit (Photo: AEC Healthcare) Bangkok (VNA) - The Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) under the Thai Ministry of Public Health has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AEC Healthcare on the transfer of DMSc-TB FastAmp (TB-LAMP) kit production technology, aiming to support tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control. DMS chief Dr Supakit Sirilak said there are at least 150 new cases of TB detected per 100,000 people every year in Thailand , citing data collected by the Department of Disease Control. This means over 105,000 new cases are found annually in the country, he noted. A fast and accurate diagnosis method can be helpful. However, the price can exceed 300 baht (8.76 USD), higher than the 200-baht subsidy provided by the National Health Security Office. Therefore, the development of the TB-LAMP kit can improve diagnosis and affordability. The kit can detect bacteria that cause TB by analysing samples using the loop mediated isothermal … [Read more...] about Thailand to produce tuberculosis test kit

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra (Photo: Bangkok Post) Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand will hold elections on May 14, Election Commission Chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong said on March 21, a day after parliament was dissolved. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn on May 20 issued a royal decree on the dissolution of the parliament, paving the way for a general election to be held in May. The decree took effect on the same day. According to the Thai constitution, polls must be held between 45 and 60 days after the dissolution of parliament. Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha fell behind his main election rival Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, in a new opinion poll./. VNA … [Read more...] about Thailand to hold election on May 14

Air pollution soared in Beijing on Wednesday as the Chinese capital was hit by a huge sandstorm, and dust also shrouded other parts of the country in a sickly orange haze. This photo taken on March 21, 2023 shows police officers checking train cars at a border checkpoint during a sandstorm in the border city of Erenhot, in China's northern Inner Mongolia region. The official air quality index in Beijing hit the maximum level of 500, indicating "severe pollution", though some unofficial readings were nearly twice that figure. Authorities issued weather warnings and warned people to reduce their outdoor activities, as visibility fell to less than one kilometre in some areas of the city on Wednesday morning. In parts of China's north and northwest, high winds and dust turned the sky a lurid tangerine, appearing to cut visibility to less than a few hundred metres in some places. Authorities said the pollution was largely driven by airborne particles known as … [Read more...] about Dust storms cause air pollution spike across north China

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Thai Ambassador Nikorndej Balabkura said his country is Vietnam’s biggest trading partner in ASEAN with bilateral trade reaching about 21.5 billion USD in 2022, up 2.8 billion USD compared to the previous year. He expressed his hope that the two countries can elevate trade value to 25 billion USD by 2025 as stated by leaders of the two sides. For his part, Deputy Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khang said the event holds a great significance in bolstering the relations and economic cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand in general and Quang Ninh with Thai localities in particular, while promoting trade activities and development in the new context. The event features 71 booths run by 61 Thai enterprises, representative offices and distribution agents in Vietnam. On display are a variety of quality products from Thailand, including food and beverages, household products, garments, jewelries, health and beauty products, … [Read more...] about Mini Thailand Week kicked off in Quang Ninh

The event was co-organized by local authorities, the Vietnamese Consulate General and the association of Thai people of Vietnamese origin in the province. The pagoda was built in the Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Park in Khon Kaen per wish of overseas Vietnamese, and has become an attractive tourist destination, according to President of the association Dang Thi Gai. Consul General Chu Duc Dung briefed the participants on the original One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi, recognized by the Asia Book of Records for its unique architecture. Khon Kaen’s Deputy Governor Chanchai Sornsriwichai stressed that pagoda is not only a spiritual highlight of local residents, but also an attractive tourist site. Currently, the local authorities and the Consulate General are implementing a project to upgrade the park with total investment of about 5 million THB (147,000 USD), which is expected to be completed in 2024. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about One Pillar Pagoda in Khon Kaen province – symbol of Vietnam-Thailand friendship

Bangkok (VNA) – Thai officials announced that they had found a cylinder of Caesium-137 that went missing from a power plant in Sri Maha Pho district at a steel foundry in Prachinburi province, 150km east of Bangkok, reported The Nation newspaper. Ronnarong Nakornjinda, Governor of Prachinburi province, said that during the inspection of steel factories in the province on March 19, officials detected readings of radioactivity at the province’s largest steel foundry, in Kabin Buri district. The readings came from scrap metal that had been compressed into cubes ready to be smelted. Officials ordered the foundry to halt operations and all employees were asked to leave the facility. A perimeter has been set up to bar access to outsiders. An initial investigation of smelted material at the foundry found traces of Caesium-137 , he said. According to Ronnarong, Caesium-137 has a half-life of about 30 years and remains in the environment for 300 years. He warned that touching … [Read more...] about Thailand: Missing radioactive cylinder found

Ward 9 authorities said they made the decision to fine the family living on Hoang Dieu Street for discharging 10 times the permitted level of wastewater. They had hired an independent firm to collect samples of wastewater discharged from the house. Most of the 82 dogs in the 26-square-meter street house are puppies or sick dogs that had been abandoned. Neighbors have repeatedly complained to the authorities about odors, noise and excrement. The family used to directly dump all the dogs' excrement into the sewage system in front of the house. It is not clear if the authorities plan to move some of the dogs to public shelters. … [Read more...] about HCMC family with 82 dogs fined for pollution