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Ceremony Honors King with Royal Procession of Bodhi Trees

Bangkok: The government organized a grand ceremony to continue the royal destiny on the occasion of the auspicious royal ceremony. This event was held to prolong the royal life and featured a procession of Bodhi trees, marking a significant occasion of royal celebration. According to Thai News Agency, the event was a collaborative effort between the government, Wat Phra Chetuphon

Bangkok Deploys 300 Tons of Dry Ice to Combat PM2.5 Dust Crisis

Bangkok: Bangkok has received a significant delivery of 300 tons of dry ice intended for the Royal Rainmaking Department to address the persistent dust pollution in the city. Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, formally received the dry ice from Mr. Piyabutr Charupen, Managing Director of Bangkok Industrial Gas Co., Ltd. (BIG). The dry ice will be utilized in a

Chao Phraya Basin Shifts to Sustainable Rice Production, Reduces Environmental Impact

Bangkok: Minister Narumon has announced the development of low-carbon rice production in Thailand’s Chao Phraya River Basin, spanning over 10 million rai. This initiative focuses on alternating wet and dry rice farming to cut down methane emissions and encourages the use of microorganisms for decomposing rice straw, reducing the need for burning. According to Thai News Agency, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Bangkok Governor Intensifies Efforts to Address Foreign Beggar Issue

Bangkok: Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, visited Sukhumvit Road in the Watthana District to address ongoing concerns regarding foreign and child beggars. The governor emphasized the urgency of tackling the issue of foreign child beggars, which has multifaceted impacts, particularly on the welfare of children brought into the country for begging, their lack of education, and the potential negative

Thailand Top Vote 2024 to Announce Results and Host Award Ceremony

Bangkok: Thailand Top Vote 2024 is gearing up to reveal the winners of the top three highest voting scores across six categories, alongside distributing a total of 25 baht of gold to the top ten highest voters. The announcement will be broadcast live nationwide on January 10 at 1:30 p.m. via Facebook Live 9 MCOT. According to Thai News Agency,

Department of Employment Rushes to Help 250 Thai Workers Tricked into Working in Australia

Bangkok: The Department of Employment is swiftly taking action to assist 250 Thai workers who were deceived into believing they had jobs waiting for them in Australia. Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, detailed the situation where workers filed a complaint at Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station. They reported being scammed by a person named Fa, who promised

PM 2.5 Dust Levels Reach Orange Level in 55 Areas of Bangkok

Bangkok: Air quality in Bangkok this morning measured 32.1-53.8 micrograms/cubic meter, exceeding the standard at the orange level, beginning to affect health in 55 areas. The Bangkok Air Quality Information Center reported the situation of dust particles no larger than 2.5 microns (PM 2.5) from the Bangkok Air Quality Monitoring Station on January 6, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. The 24-hour