Pita tells Srettha to set a timeline to solve forest fires, toxic dust woes
FORMER MOVE Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat called on Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to set a clear timeline to tackle the problem of forest fires and toxic PM2.5 air pollution while visiting Chiang Mai this weekend, Naewna newspaper said today (Mar. 17), Speaking to reporters at a restaurant in this northern city, Pita said he […]
Read MoreCouple of US air force F-35A fighters briefly visit Brunei
By Thai Newsroom Reporters IN WHAT WAS SEEN AS a rare event in the Indo-Pacific region, a couple of the United States air force’s F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters recently paid a brief visit to Brunei. The two Lockheed Martin F-35As flew from Eielson air force base in Alaska to Rimba air force base […]
Read MorePrawit pays personal visit to Lao PM in Vientiane
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PALANG PRACHARATH LEADER Prawit Wongsuwan paid a personal visit to Laos’ Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane today (Mar 3). The Palang Pracharath leader said he visited the Lao prime minister entirely on a personal basis and did by no means represent the Pheu Thai-led government. Neither did he act […]
Read MoreWorld’s biggest flying lab comes to Asia on air pollution mission
By AFP and published by CNA Clark – NASA has kicked off a series of marathon flights in Asia with the world’s biggest flying laboratory, in an ambitious mission to improve the models that help to forecast and fight air pollution. Millions of deaths each year are linked to air pollution, and improving the […]
Read MoreAir pollution soars across most of Bangkok
THE Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) said at noon today (Nov. 10) satellite data appearing on its “Dust Check” application showed that dangerous particles in the air known as PM 2.5 had soared in 48 of 50 Bangkok districts and exceeded the red code, which is 90 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³), […]
Read MoreAir force calls up reservists, THAI pilots in starting evacuation flights tonight
THE THAI air force has summoned reservists with experience in flying Airbus A340 aircraft as well as roped in Thai Airways International pilots with similar experience in preparing to launch flights to evacuate Thais from Israel starting tonight (Oct. 14), Naewna newspaper said this afternoon. As more than 7,000 Thais in Israel have said […]
Read MoreThai Air Force in joint drill with US Air National Guards
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE THAI AIR FORCE and United States Air National Guards are jointly conducting a tactical air exercise over Nakhon Ratchasima, an air force source said today (Sep.14). The Thai air force’s Wing 1, Wing 4, Wing 7 and Wing 21 are currently taking part in the joint exercise codenamed Enduring […]
Read MoreIndonesia’s capital named world’s most polluted city
By Reuters and published by CNA Jakarta – Indonesia’s capital Jakarta topped the list as the world’s most polluted city on Wednesday (Aug. 9), having consistently ranked among the 10 most polluted cities globally since May, according to data by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir. Jakarta, which has a population of over 10 […]
Read MoreTravel chaos as hundreds of flights across Italy cancelled amid air transport strike
By AP and published by Yahoo!News Rome – Hundreds of flights across Italy were cancelled on Saturday, forcing travellers at the peak of tourist season to make alternate plans, after air transport unions went ahead with a planned work stoppage two days following a train strike that paralysed rail service. Summertime in Italy is […]
Read MoreHigh PM2.5 pollution levels in 40 provinces, over 1,000 hotspots
THE Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) said while nationwide hotspots had reduced to 1,096 yesterday (Apr. 14) PM.2.5, tiny particulate matter that can dangerously clog lungs, exceeded the standard in more than 40 provinces, Naewna newspaper said this afternoon (Apr. 15). Data from Suomi NPP satellite also showed hotspots in neighbouring countries […]
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