Thai Ministry of Interior tells provincial governors to elevate PM2.5 and forest fire responses

2023-03-14T11:59+0100pattayamail (en)

The Ministry of Interior issued a letter to all provincial governors, telling them to accelerate efforts to combat forest fires, haze, and PM2.5 dust while the governors were told they are to expect an urgent meeting of the National Environment Committee to be convened if the situation does not improve.

Incendi boschivi, il progetto Silvanus medaglia d'oro all'IPITEx di Bangkok medaglia d'oro all'IPITEx di Bangkok

2023-03-14T11:45+0100leccesette (it)

Il consorzio Silvanus Project ha ricevuto la medaglia d'oro e il riconoscimento FIA Best Invention Award per la creazione della sua piattaforma tecnologica e informativa integrata per la gestione degli incendi boschivi, all'IPITEx 2023 (International Intellectual Property, Invention, Innovation and....

La piattaforma tecnologica e informativa integrata per la gestione degli incendi boschivi e per micgliorare la loro resilienza ai cambiamenti climatici. L'agenzia regionale Asset coordina il progetto pilota italiano nel Parco del Gargano

2023-03-13T16:09+0100repubblica (it)

Il consorzio Silvanus Project ha ricevuto la medaglia d'oro e il riconoscimento Fia - Best invention award per la creazione della piattaforma tecnologica e informativa integrata per la gestione degli incendi boschivi, all'Ipitex 2023 (International intellectual property, invention, innovation and....

Thailand to use 4 measures to control forest fires and air pollution

2023-03-13T00:28+0100digitpatrox (en)

The Ministry of Inside has ordered all provinces to step up efforts to regulate forest fires, smoke and mud emissions with cooperation from all events involved. They need to comply with the four-step tips launched to cope with PM2.5 ranges within the environment. In step one, if the PM2.

Thailand to use 4 measures to control forest fires and air pollution

2023-03-12T14:24+0100thaipbs (en)

The Ministry of Interior has ordered all provinces to step up efforts to control forest fires, smoke and dust emissions with cooperation from all parties concerned. They must follow the four-step guidelines introduced to deal with PM2.5 levels in the atmosphere. In the first step, if the PM2.

Govt Closed 89 National Parks To Curb Wildfires, Reduce Dust

2023-03-11T21:50+0100khaosodenglish (en)

The Centre of Air Pollution Mitigation (CAPM), Pollution Control Department, reports exceeding the PM2.5 [dust with a diameter of 2.5 microns or less] standard in many provinces of Thailand , especially in the north of the country. In northern Thailand, 72 – 145 micrograms per cubic metre of dust are....

Singapore to pursue firms over fires, despite Indonesian ire

2023-03-11T07:14+0100localnewssingapore (en)

JAKARTA – Singapore is refusing to back down in its pursuit of those responsible for haze -belching forest fires in Southeast Asia last year, despite struggling to bring the perpetrators before the courts and drawing a sharp rebuke from neighbouring Indonesia.

PM 2.5 dust exceeds the standard in many areas “Kamphaeng Phet”, the highest: PPTVHD36

2023-03-09T07:55+0100archyde (en)

GISDA reveals satellite data showing that PM 2.5 dust exceeds the standard in many areas, “Kamphaeng Phet”, the highest with 1,237 spots in Thailand and 4,949 spots in Myanmar. Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Public Organization) or GISTDA reveals data from Himawari satellite at 09.

Chiang Mai residents to get free face masks as dangerous air pollution soars

2023-03-09T03:28+0100phuketgazette (en)

residents are getting free face masks as dangerous air pollution in the province soars. Authorities say they will hand out the masks to the public as forest fires continue to pollute the air. The fires have been a problem for years as farmers continue to set ablaze fields to clear the way for the next crop cycle.

Chiang Mai ranked world’s 5th most polluted city for air quality

2023-03-08T11:22+0100pattayamail (en)

The Northern Province has been shrouded by smog from forest fires, causing health effects such as eye irritaiton and coughing. The highest level of air pollutants was reported at 105 micrograms per cubic metre in Hod district. Chiang Mai was ranked the world’s fifth most polluted city for air quality on Wednesday morning, according to Iqair.

Desperate elephants flee massive forest fires in eastern Thailand

2023-03-08T10:15+0100phuketgazette (en)

Desperate wild elephants are fleeing massive forest fires in Thailand ’s eastern province . The fires have destroyed more than 2,500 rai of forests since February 26, and the poor creatures are trying to escape. A herd of 13 elephants in the Klong Kaew Waterfall National Park have started moving out, Naewna reported yesterday.

News10 hours ago PM2.5 Haze Pollution Particles Exceeded Safe Levels in Northern Thailand

2023-03-07T12:43+0100chiangraitimes (en)

PM2.5 haze pollution has exceeded safe levels in 36 provinces, particularly in northern Thailand , while Bangkok and surrounding provinces will remain suffocated for another two days. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s permanent secretary, Jatuporn Buruspat, stated on Monday that ultra-fine dust particles (PM2.

Haze and blazes hit North

2023-03-07T00:22+0100BangkokPost (en)

Haze pollution is exceeding safe levels in 36 provinces, particularly in the North, while Bangkok and surrounding provinces will remain blanketed in smog for two more days. Jatuporn Buruspat, permanent secretary for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, said on Monday that ultra-fine dust particles (PM2.

Thai National Environment Board to discuss forest fire and haze problems

2023-03-06T14:28+0100thaipbs (en)

Thailand ’s National Environment Board will meet on March 15 th to consider the forest fire and haze problems, after the Office of the ASEAN Secretary-General sent a “Second Level Alert” to all member countries about cooperation to cope with the related problems.

Justice key to the toxic haze solution

2023-03-05T02:50+0100BangkokPost (en)

The toxic smog season is back with a vengeance. Most of February saw Thailand 's air quality in the danger zone, and this month it won't get any better. Once more, all fingers are pointed at "hotspots" caused by the hill tribes for their farm burnings. But as long as big polluters, namely the agro....

Northern Thailand Ravaged By Toxic Smog PM2.5 Dust Particles

2023-03-04T16:01+0100chiangraitimes (en)

The National Environment Board of Thailand states that after toxic smog pollution reached crisis levels in 17 northern Thailand provinces, the government will step up its preventive actions against toxic PM2.5 air particles. According to Mr. Siwaporn Rungsiyanon, a spokeswoman for the Centre for Air....

Forest Fires in Northern Thailand Worsening PM2.5 Air Quality

2023-03-04T16:01+0100chiangraitimes (en)

Humans are responsible for over 90% of the hotspots in northern Thailand , and PM2.5 atmospheric pollution in the region is projected to worsen before improving, according to Pinsak Suraswadi, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department. According to the IQAir website today (Friday), Chiang....

Thailand: Forest fire hotspots set daily record

2023-03-02T12:01+0100vietnamplus-en (en)

Bangkok (VNA) – A total of 3,768 potential wildfire hotspots were detected across Thailand in a day, making a new record for 2023, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda). Images from the US's Suomi National Polar Orbiter Management Partnership (Suomi NPP)....

Forest fire control: awareness and cooperation needed

2023-02-27T21:52+0100thaipbs (en)

Sleepless nights and days have already begun for the Fire Hawk Team. February to May is the peak period for forest fires and that means no rest, no leisure, no get-togethers with family and friends for those firefighters who put their lives on the line every day.

Thailand warns of prison terms for forest fire starters

2023-02-22T02:07+0100pattayamail (en)

Forest fires have been cited as the main cause of air pollution in the North. The fires are generally started by foragers looking to gather items in forests and farmers who want to clear out crop stubble. The government has stepped up efforts to prevent outdoor burning, warning those who start fires that they can face prison sentences.