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BANGKOK – The government of Thailand is stepping up its national green energy push with a historic funding plan. Officials are ready to roll out a massive 75 billion baht budget for renewable power. This ambitious scheme will help exactly 1.5 million households install highly efficient solar cell systems. It aims to cut electricity bills […]

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Northern Thailand’s Reservoirs Fill to 71% of Capacity

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Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – Northern Thailand’s reservoirs are filling up rapidly, reaching a robust 71% of their total capacity. Heavy seasonal rains have played a major role in boosting water storage across the entire region. Local authorities are closely monitoring the steady inflows to ensure public safety and adequate agricultural supply. The latest data reveals an […]

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Water Cycle Crisis Reaches Thailand’s Coastal Economy

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK – A coastal business can have too much water one month and too little the next. In Thailand, the water cycle crisis involves shifting rainfall, water shortages, flooding and shoreline erosion. Saltwater pressure may add to the strain in some places, though its 2026 extent isn’t measured province by province. These changes matter to […]

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How Thailand Manages Its Reservoirs and Dams

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Jeff Tomas

A dam can protect a town from a flood in September and supply its farms during a dry spell months later. Understanding how Thailand manages its reservoirs and dams means looking at both jobs together. Water kept for households, irrigation, and hydropower takes up space that might be needed when heavy rain arrives. Operators can’t […]

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Thailand Water Level Data: Where to Check and How to Read It

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Jeff Tomas

A river can rise while the street outside your hotel stays dry, or a road can flood before a nearby gauge looks alarming in Thailand. Thai water level data can help you prepare, but one reading cannot describe conditions everywhere. Before changing travel plans or deciding whether to move belongings, check which station reported the […]

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Reading Thailand’s AQI: What PM2.5 Numbers Mean

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Jeff Tomas

Seeing an AQI or PM2.5 reading in Thailand and not knowing what to do with it is a common problem. The number can help you decide whether to exercise outdoors or limit time outside, but its meaning depends on the scale, the pollutant, and the averaging period. Thailand’s AQI is a unitless index, while PM2.5 […]

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Thailand Marks World Car Free Day as Diesel Passes 40 Baht

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – Today Thailand marks World Car Free Day, and Thai cities are urging residents to leave their vehicles behind. This global environmental event takes place every year on September 22 to promote sustainable living. Across Bangkok and beyond, the message from local leaders is very clear and urgent. City officials strongly encourage daily commuters […]

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Arsenic Still Above Safe Limits in Kok and Sai Rivers

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Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – The vital rivers flowing through Northern Thailand are currently facing a very serious environmental crisis. Recent water tests clearly show that dangerous toxins are still flowing freely through our waterways. Because of this severe ongoing pollution, the health of many local communities is at serious risk. On September 19, the Pollution Control […]

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Chiang Rai Pushes for Ramsar Status of Lower Ing Basin

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Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – Local leaders and global environmental groups are working together to protect the Lower Ing River Basin. On September 19, 2026, the Living River Association officially teamed up with the IUCN. They proudly launched the “Mekong Flow” project at the Yang Hom Municipality in Chiang Rai. Key figures from the Coca-Cola Foundation and […]

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River Arsenic Levels Remain High in Northern Thailand

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Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – An academic researcher says arsenic contamination in rivers across Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai is continuing above legal limits. The slow, gradual spread of heavy metals through the environment, food chain, and human bodies makes the situation difficult to control and predict. The Pollution Control Department released the results of its 22nd […]

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