December 1, 2025

PM 2.5 Levels Surpass Health Standards in 49 Bangkok Areas

Bangkok: PM 2.5 dust levels have exceeded health standards in 49 areas across Bangkok, prompting concerns about public health. According to Thai News Agency, the Bangkok Air Quality Information Center reported that PM 2.5 levels range from 27.5 to 52.7 micrograms per cubic meter, which surpasses the standard in the orange range. This increase in dust levels is beginning to

SEhRT Team Mobilized for Post-Flood Sanitation in Hat Yai

Hat yai: The Department of Health has initiated a SEhRT team to address the aftermath of the recent floods that have affected the city. Waste accumulation has become a pressing issue, and immediate sanitation measures are being implemented to avert potential disease outbreaks. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Health, under the leadership of Director-General Dr. Amporn Benjapolpitak,

Elephants in Lampang Receive Special Care as Temperatures Plummet

Lampang: The Friends of the Asian Elephant Foundation is taking measures to protect elephants from the cold as temperatures in Lampang drop to an unusual low of 9 degrees Celsius. According to Thai News Agency, officials from the foundation have implemented strategies to keep the elephants warm at night, including the use of shade cloth and fires. At the foundation’s

Hat Yai School Faces Worst Flooding in 80 Years, Alumni Urgently Seek Aid

Hat yai: The entire school is in ruins! Hat Yai College is 100% submerged, marking the worst flooding in 80 years. Hundreds of teachers and students have been cut off for five days. The school is being rushed to reopen on December 8th, and alumni are appealing for immediate assistance. Hat Yai Wittayalai School has begun a major cleanup after

Bangkok Sends Team and Machinery to Assist Flood-Affected Hat Yai

Bangkok: The Bangkok Governor and Bangkok executives have launched a convoy of emergency machinery, personnel, and trucks to assist in the rehabilitation of flood-affected areas in Songkhla Province. According to Thai News Agency, the convoy, which departed from Bangkok City Hall, is headed to the South, aiming to offer relief and rehabilitation support to the flood-stricken areas. The convoy’s journey

Hat Yai Devastated by Floods: Economic Damages Estimated at 25 Billion Baht

Hat yai: Hat Yai is in ruins as the Chamber of Commerce reports that flood damages have totaled 25 billion baht, a figure four times worse than the damage incurred in 2010. Over 60,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have collapsed, prompting calls for the government to provide debt relief and soft loans immediately. According to Thai News Agency, the

Hat Yai Hotels Devastated by Floods: Damages Reach 3 Billion Baht

Hat yai: Over 200 hotels in Hat Yai have been destroyed by massive flooding, resulting in damages amounting to more than 3 billion baht. The President of the Hat Yai Songkhla Hotel Association, Dr. Sitthiphong Sitthiphatthaprapha, is urging the government to provide immediate financial relief to prevent further harm to the local tourism industry. According to Thai News Agency, Dr.

Prime Minister Orders Probe into Flood Document Photocopying Incident

Bangkok: The Prime Minister is furious and has ordered an immediate investigation into local authorities’ violation of orders by allowing citizens to photocopy flood documents. He emphasized that compensation measures, which only require verification of identity, will cover tenants. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister’s Office spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat clarified the controversy surrounding the flood relief application process, emphasizing