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Community Chiang Mai: MOU Signed to Boost Aerial Response to Wildfires, Disasters & Health Emergencies
Picture courtesy of Matichon. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chiang Mai authorities, to enhance aerial operations in tackling wildfires, natural disasters and emergencies in Chiang Mai province a region severely affected by annual haze and environmental crises. The agreement was signed on 16 May at the Chiang Mai Railway Park by Mr. Jatuporn Buruspat, Permanent Secretary of the MNRE, alongside Mr. Pichai Lertpongadisorn, President of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation; Dr. Waranyu Chamnongprasatporn, Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Officer and representatives from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University. Speaking at the event, Mr. Jatuporn emphasised Chiang Mai’s vulnerability to severe forest fires and air pollution, particularly in mountainous districts such as Mae Chaem, Omkoi, Chiang Dao and Samoeng. These areas face recurring health and environmental threats due to seasonal wildfires and smog. They are also prone to landslides, flash floods, and other emergencies that are difficult to access by road. “To address these challenges, aerial capabilities are essential,” Mr. Jatuporn said. “Aircraft can be used for patrol missions, hotspot detection, emergency response, fire suppression and rapid assistance to residents in remote areas. This includes the evacuation of patients, delivery of relief supplies, and provision of urgent medical and public services.” The MOU aims to improve inter-agency coordination and operational efficiency in combating forest fires and reducing the impact of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the province. It also seeks to bolster access to healthcare, rescue services and disaster response in isolated communities, ensuring greater equity in emergency and public health services across Chiang Mai. “This agreement represents a critical step toward improving the quality of life for Chiang Mai’s residents, not only during crises but also under normal circumstances,” Mr. Jatuporn concluded. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-18. -
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Crime Indian Tourist Assaulted in Pattaya by Ride-Hailing Rider
hmm… intoxicated indian … a bad combination -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 18 May 2025
Stricter Controls on Paper Waste Imports Amid Surge in Smuggling Picture courtesy of Thai Enquirer. The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has announced the implementation of more stringent regulations on the import of paper waste, in response to a rise in smuggled shipments containing prohibited and hazardous materials. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360952-stricter-controls-on-paper-waste-imports-amid-surge-in-smuggling/ -
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Crime Brutal Bloodshed in Pattaya: Briton Stabbed, Suspects Vanish
No, I would guess crime has grown along with the town. The reporting goes up and down at the whim of those who control it.... they sometimes get told to tone down the negativity. -
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Trump’s Petty Payback Parade and the Comey Witch Hunt. Who's Runnin' the Deep State Now?
No problem. Comey is a 'dirty cop'. Trump said so. -
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Crime Stricter Controls on Paper Waste Imports Amid Surge in Smuggling
Picture courtesy of Thai Enquirer. The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has announced the implementation of more stringent regulations on the import of paper waste, in response to a rise in smuggled shipments containing prohibited and hazardous materials. The move follows widespread violations involving shipping containers falsely declared as recyclable paper, but later discovered to be filled with a variety of banned waste materials including plastics, rubber, textiles, glass, metals, food scraps, broken furniture, and even medical waste. Such contaminated shipments are classified as municipal waste, which has been explicitly banned from import under the Ministry of Commerce’s 2019 regulations. While the domestic paper production primarily caters to local consumption and export packaging needs, the country faces an ongoing shortage of raw materials for its recycling sector. In particular, the absence of long-fibre pulp, commonly sourced from pine wood in foreign markets, has made the import of used paper and cardboard essential. However, the influx of contaminated imports has raised serious environmental concerns. In 2024 alone, the PCD, in collaboration with the Customs Department and the Department of Industrial Works, intercepted numerous shipments that violated existing waste import laws. In response, the PCD has established a special task force comprising representatives from key government agencies and the recycling industry. The group’s mandate is to enforce clearer standards for allowable levels of contamination in imported paper waste. The newly announced “Criteria for Contaminant Levels in Imported Paper Waste” prohibit the presence of hazardous chemicals, radioactive substances, infectious materials, and toxic community waste entirely. Acceptable contamination levels have also been sharply restricted , with plastic, metal, glass, synthetic materials, wood, and soil limited to no more than 2% in sorted paper waste and 3% in mixed paper waste. These benchmarks are in line with the European Union’s environmental standards. A PCD spokesperson stated that the revised rules aim to support the country’s circular economy goals while ensuring better protection for the environment and public health. The department emphasised that importers found breaching the new regulations could face severe penalties. Authorities say the crackdown marks a turning point in tackling the illegal trade of waste materials and safeguarding the integrity of the country’s recycling sector. Adapted by Asean Now from The Enquirer 2025-05-18.
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