October 2 Thailand smog update: Gov’t to provide air filters to schools as city haze worsens
The Ministry of Education will deliver the first batch of air purifiers to 37 state schools in Bangkok and its vicinity within next two weeks
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October 1 Thailand smog update: Toxic smog covers greater Bangkok
The Pollution Control Department reported on Tuesday morning that particulate matter 2.5 micrometres and less in diameter (PM2.5) was between 40-81 microgrammes per cubic metre of air over the past 24 hours - and in most of greater Bangkok was at unsafe levels exceeding 50mcg.
Dangerous haze back in Bangkok
The air quality was indexed at 175 on Monday 10.12 am, which was considered “unhealthy”.
Supermarkets in Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam shun plastic, use banana leaves for packaging
The United Nations Environment Programme report on Single Use Plastics: A Roadmap for Sustainibility, stated that of the 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic produced, only 9% has been recycled while 6.3 billion metric tons become waste. By 2050, 12 billion metric tons will populate our oceans, waterways, landfills and our environment. As part of […]
Health Ministry: Stress, Anxiety, Insomia part of Post-Songkran Depression
The Ministry of Public Health warned the public of “post holiday blues” which include stress, anxiety and insomnia caused by a sudden return to normal life after a long holiday such as the Songkran break. “If you suffer from post-holiday blues, you may feel exhausted despite a prolonged rest. You may also suffer from stress, […]
WATCH: This historian thinks a four-day work week could solve all our problems
The Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland featured psychologist Adam Grant from Wharton School in Pennsylvania and historian Rutger Bregman, author of Utopia for Realists both forwarded the idea that “working less would have a range of benefits for workers and employers and the world should embrace the four-day working week.” “I […]
Retail sales position available in Chalong, Phuket
Retail sales position available in Chalong, Phuket
Chiang Mai tops list of most polluted cities in the world
Chiang Mai topped the list of the most-polluted cities in the world according to AirVisual. Meanwhile, the Philippines is not on the list.
Bangkok, surrounding provinces brace for another bad air day
The Pollution Control Department (PCD) said that poor air quality stemming mainly from a high volume of hazardous fine dust particles in Bangkok and surrounding provinces will persist Monday
Beer gardens deemed unlawful says Alcohol Control Board
Alcohol Control Board Director Nipon Chinanonwait threatened to follow suit on other similar events as it entices public drinking or basically, to drink.
Smoking ban on beaches to be imposed in November
The Department of Marine and Coastal announced on Monday that smoking will be banned at all beaches in the kingdom.
Foreign young professionals organize run for a cause for students in Tak Province
A marathon for a cause organized by a group of young foreign professionals will be held in Chatuchak Park on August 20, 2017.
Ministry of Public Health conducts investigation over Thai woman’s HIV misdiagnosis
17 years of misdiagnosis has placed the life of Ms. Sutthida Saengsumat in misery after she was diagnosed with HIV at an early age and the Ministry of Public Health has appointed a fact-finding committee to find out how the error happened and how to prevent such error in the future.
President Duterte signs EO on smoking ban in public
Executive Order 26 that bans smoking in public places nationwide has been signed last May 16, just in time for the celebration of World No Tobacco Day on May 31.
PRRD to sign EO on Nationwide Smoking Ban
An executive order drafted by the Department of Health (DOH) was expected to be signed by President Duterte last week, prompting for smoker to not smoke in public, and only in designated smoking areas.
Gold Bar: The holy grail in the beauty industry?
Is this the holy grail for skin whitening and rejuvenation? Check their website for more information. and let us know your experience to their products through the comments below.
