Prior to the Cabinet’s meeting , Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, viewed an exhibition depicting the AirCMI haze and air pollution management system in Chiang Mai, and checked out the Pollution Control Department’s mobile air quality measurement stations. The Prime Minister said the government is giving high priority to mitigating the […]
This morning, levels of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers and less in diameter (PM2.5) in most areas of Bangkok and vicinity exceeded the safe threshold of 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air. People in Bangkok are advised to wear protective masks to prevent inhalation of dust when going outside, while sensitive groups should avoid outdoor […]
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will give children an opportunity to visit the office of the Bangkok Governor, Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, on Children’s Day this Saturday, while the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation is organizing a science fair for children who are interested in science. Some 500 school students in […]
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expecting 3.18 trillion baht (US$105 billion) in overall tourism revenue for Thailand in 2020, or a four per cent year-on-year increase. This includes 2.02 trillion baht from international tourists (up three per cent) and 1.16 trillion baht from domestic tourists (up five per cent). The outlook for 2020 […]
Courts processed 9,179 traffic cases during the seven dangerous days of the New Year holidays, with drunk driving the most common instance where both adults and youths were involved. The Court of Justice Spokesman, Suriyan Hongwilai revealed today that 9,179 cases were filed for the violation of the traffic law at criminal courts, provincial courts, […]
Starting yesterday (Jan 1), more than 75 shopping malls and convenience stores nationwide stopped handing out single-use plastic bags to customers, following the government’s six-month anti-plastic campaign. The Natural Resources and Environment Minister, Varawut Silpa-archa, and a team of officials visited four major malls in Bangkok, including Tesco Lotus in On Nut, EmQuartier, Central Chidlom […]
During the New Year holiday, the Tourism Authority of Thailand will be holding the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2020 events in Bangkok and six regional cities, expecting some 200,000 tourists and around 500 million baht in circulation. The Tourism Authority of Thailand will be holding the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2020 events from 28th December 2019 to […]
Known for its good taste and quality, Thai fruit has gained much popularity in foreign countries. Tax waivers from FTAs for exports to partner countries have raised the value of fruit exports in the first 10 months of this year to at least three billion U.S. dollars, making Thailand the 6th largest fruit exporter in […]
The Deputy Prime Minister, Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, has instructed security agencies and related units in all provinces to prepare measures to prevent road accidents during the New Year holiday period. Gen. Prawit attended a meeting with relevant agencies nationwide to discuss preparations for road safety during the New Year holiday. The meeting acknowledged preparations already […]
The Deputy Minister of Defense fired a simulated artillery gun to release runners in the “Siam Trail 2019”. At the Nine-Army War Historical Park, Chong Sadao subdistrict, Muang Kanchanaburi district, Kanchanaburi province, Deputy Defense Minister Gen Chaichan Changmongkhol togather with Permanent Secretary for Defense Gen Nath Intrachareon and Supreme Commander General Pornpipat Benyasri presided over […]
