
Cross-Border Haze Shrouds the Northeast
Smoke haze from Laos raised the levels of PM2.5 sharply in the Northeast while the fine dust exceeded its safe threshold in 34 provinces this morning, according to the Pollution Control Department.
Smoke haze from Laos raised the levels of PM2.5 sharply in the Northeast while the fine dust exceeded its safe threshold in 34 provinces this morning, according to the Pollution Control Department.
The Ministry of Public Health encouraged people to use 2U measures to protect themselves from COVID-19 during the Songkran festival and also shortened the quarantine of high-risk people.
Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha congratulated Thailand national futsal team for taking home its 16th AFF Futsal Championship title.
People increasingly used all modes of public transport including inter-provincial buses, trains and planes ahead of the Songkran festival from April 13.
The Public Health Ministry accepted 50,000 treatment courses of antiviral drug Paxlovid to help COVID-19 patients whose number can rise after the Songkran festival.
The levels of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers and less in diameter exceeded its safe threshold in 49 provinces this morning and local people were advised to stay indoors.
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation invites people to donate to its “Foster Parents” project to help the wild animals that were rescued and those which it keeps for breeding.
The government will sell its lottery tickets at their 80-baht official price via the Paotang application starting on the June 16 draw, according to Prime Minister’s Office Minister Anucha Nakasai.
The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Case Region VII sentenced eight people to four-year imprisonment for the death of two police cadets in their training parachute jumps in 2014.
The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration maintains its existing COVID-19 control zones and sets the deadline for alcohol consumption at eateries in tourism zones and close surveillance zones at 11pm.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha handed financial aid worth 4.22 million baht to 140 officials who were affected by COVID-19 and expressed gratitude toward donors.
The Department of Land Transport raised nearly 30 million baht when it auctioned off two auspicious license plate numbers.