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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 22 October 2024
Thailand’s smog showdown: Clearing the air with a bold 30% cut by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of CNN In a bid to wipe the smog off the map, Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) is gearing up for a 2024 blitz on air pollution, aiming to slash hotspots by a daring 30%. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341349-thailand’s-smog-showdown-clearing-the-air-with-a-bold-30-cut/ -
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How is Halloween celebrated in Thailand?
12 posts Bday Obsessed with a holiday few in Thailand celebrate, or too much coffee? -
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Foreign Election Interference in the US 2024 Election!
They were protesting. Similar but not as violent as the mostly peaceful summer of love. -
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Thailand’s smog showdown: Clearing the air with a bold 30% cut
In a bid to wipe the smog off the map, Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) is gearing up for a 2024 blitz on air pollution, aiming to slash hotspots by a daring 30%. PCD Chief Preeyaporn Suwanaked held court at a buzzing press conference, revealing the National Environment Board’s stamp of approval on an ambitious blueprint to combat haze. This all-encompassing plan targets smog culprits lurking in forests, farms, and cityscapes. With a sharp eye on cutting traffic snarls, the PCD’s playbook includes trimming public bus fares, putting vehicles under the microscope, and rolling out work-from-home days in bustling urban hubs. Turning up the heat on fire prevention, the department has drawn a risk map for 14 forest complexes across the northern and northeastern landscapes, with new rules demanding farmers log in with government officials before sparking any flames, said Preeyaporn. “Our mission is crystal clear: we’re out to trim nationwide hotspots by a robust 30% next year.” On the meteorological front, Thailand is sailing through the La Nina phase, stretching from September to March, bringing with it torrents of rain that are likely to dampen hotspot numbers compared to past years. Yet, even as cleaner skies beckon, Preeyaporn assured the public that vigilance remains the watchword. The PCD is set to team up with allied agencies, ready to tackle any pollution setbacks head-on. Meanwhile, Sakda Tridech, the PCD Air Quality and Noise Management Division chief, issued a heads-up for Bangkokians as he predicted a spike in pesky particulates next month, thanks to an impending cold blast blowing in from China. Only two weeks ago, Bangkok and its neighbouring provinces awoke to find themselves enveloped in a thick blanket of smog, as pollution levels reached dangerously high levels. The stagnant air trapped hazardous levels of PM2.5, leaving the city gasping for breath. According to the Pollution Control Department, PM2.5 (tiny particles less than 2.5 microns in diameter) breached the safe threshold of 35 microgrammes per cubic metre in several areas of Bangkok and nearby provinces. By 11am, October 8, readings across the capital ranged from 37 to 48.8µg/m3, with Sathorn district topping the chart. Neighbouring regions like Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon were also suffocating under similar levels of smog. by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of CNN Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-10-22 -
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Police seek 3 suspects for dumping woman’s body near cassava farm
Uthai Thani in Isaan. I never stop learning 😖 -
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Fresh Push to Send Thaksin Back to Jail Intensifies
No,these are side effects of his terrible illness. -
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Best place to eat steam fish in North Jomtien
They didn't ask about 'standard', Smarty... 😊 -
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Israel's Decapitation Operation: A Game-Changer in Middle Eastern Conflicts
Decapitation? I thought that was the preferred method of killing for Hamas, not the Israelis? When did the Israeli military start decapitating terrorists? -
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90 days missed.
He would have gone to immigration in person to file the TM47 and apparently been fined 2k -
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Factorio Space Age - will you play it?
At Covid times I played almost 1000 hour Factorio. It's a fascinating game, and very addictive. Now, yesterday Factorio Space Age was released. I saw on YouTube videos since a couple of days that this will be released soon. A week ago I thought I will watch a couple of videos but I won't play it - because it might be difficult to stop. And then, yesterday, I downloaded it within the first hour when it was released. Until now, I didn't play it. And my plan is to wait until the weekend, so that I get some real work done within the week. Did you ever play Factorio? Are you addicted to it? Will you play Factorio Space Age? Or are you addicted to any other games. In general, I avoid the word addiction except for hard drugs. But I have to admit with this game I understand the concept how someone just doesn't want to stop. -
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Breast cancer with raised underarm lymph nodes.
Good news! We received the final pathology report from Bangkok Hospital on Friday; ‘Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, low to intermediate nuclear grade’. Although I suggested Srinagarind, yesterday we ended up at the tumour clinic in Khon Kaen Regional Hospital. The lady cancer doctor said the prognosis was excellent. ‘It’s a stage one cancer and 100% curable’. Mrs goes in on Monday 4th November for 4 or 5 days. She was concerned about having a mastectomy as her friend had. The doctor said ‘don’t worry, no surgery involved. Mrs asked if she’d be able to go on an already booked and paid for holiday flying out on 16th November? ‘Absolutely, there’s no postoperative risk’. Thanks Sheryl, you were absolutely correct about consulting a different doctor. It turned out to be less serious than we were originally told at Bangkok Hospital. -
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Jealous Rage: Karaoke Bar Owner Shoots Customer Dead in Nakhon Phanom
oh dear Georgealbert, what is it that the Thai people will shoot someone at the drop of a hat. He shot him in the back also, a low cowardly act. Hope he rots in prison. In the old days, if someone was jealous they would have a punch in the paddock .... then after the fight they'd be shaking hands. -
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Israel's Decapitation Operation: A Game-Changer in Middle Eastern Conflicts
Really! You mean he shouldn't attack Hezbola in Lebanon for example. They have been flying missiles into Israel for a year now. Lebanese army doesn't stop it and neither does the UN so called peace keepers. They are complicit! Regarding Hamas: we all know who voted for them. -
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ICE vs EV, the debate thread
As @JBChiangRai has posted many times One Swallow does not a Summer make.
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Koh Chang Ranked World's Second-Best Tropical Destination
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