Bangkok: School directors in areas affected by PM 2.5 dust have been granted the authority to immediately close schools as a protective health measure. The Secretary-General of the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), Lt. Col. Thanu Wongchinda, emphasized the urgent need for school administrators to respond to the hazardous dust levels, particularly in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region and

Bangkok: The sky over a California highway turned orange, visibility was poor, due to smoke from the latest wildfires burning Wednesday. A driver recorded the video while driving on the highway, showing signs for Los Angeles and Oxnard streets. The highway and the sun were covered in smoke, while the sky was orange all the way from the Huges Fire,

Bangkok: The Department of Enforcement has unveiled its strategic plan for 2025, aiming to address the debt issues faced by Thai citizens, surpassing initial targets. This announcement follows a successful mediation of 6,879 cases, representing 97% of cases handled. According to Thai News Agency, Seksan Suksaeng, the Director-General of the Department of Enforcement, outlined the plans and activities for the

Los Angeles: The wildfire situation around Los Angeles County, California, is once again in a critical state due to new wildfires that are spreading rapidly and are still not under control. According to Thai News Agency, the Hughes Fire, a new wildfire that broke out in the Castic Lake area about 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Los Angeles, was

Bangkok: The Bangkok governor emphasized the acceleration of proactive measures in the PM 2.5 dust control area (LEZ). On the first night, 725 trucks were found violating the prohibited area, all of which were fined. Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, along with Mr. Pornprom Vikitsreth, Advisor to the Governor of Bangkok and the Sustainability Executive of Bangkok, monitored the

Khao Yai: Khao Yai National Park chief reveals patrol unit arrested 2 Cambodians who illegally entered Khao Yai National Park to produce agarwood. Further investigation is underway to find connections to foreign gangs who illegally enter the park to produce fragrant wood, which has been frequently arrested. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chaiya Huaihongthong, Chief of Khao Yai National

Bangkok: Today, the Marriage Equality Act officially came into effect, prompting many couples to visit Siam Paragon to register their marriages. Over 300 couples took this opportunity to formalize their unions. According to Thai News Agency, officers from the Pathumwan District Office were present at Paragon Hall from 8:00 a.m., setting up tables to facilitate off-site marriage registration for the

Bangkok: Same-sex couples living together and getting married are becoming more accepted by society. Today, the day they have been waiting for has finally arrived. The Marriage Equality Act has been implemented, making marriage in Thailand legal. According to Thai News Agency, the implementation of the Marriage Equality Act marks a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand. The act