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Air Pollution

Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Forest Activity in Oudomxay

In Oudomxay Province, a report has emerged indicating that 674 cases of forest encroachment, forest destruction, and forest fires were recorded in 2024.  Across the province, 674 cases of forest encroachment, land encroachment, and forest fires were reported.  Of these, 214 cases have been resolved, accounting for 31.4 percent, while 460...

More Than 250 Bangkok Schools Close Over Air Pollution

Bangkok, Thailand AFP - More than 250 schools in Bangkok were closed on 23 January...

Laos, Thai, Myanmar Action Plan Launched to Address Transboundary Haze

On 29 October, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar gathered to discuss action plans to tackle...

Government Addresses Air Pollution in Latest Monthly Meeting

Air pollution persists as a pressing issue in Laos, primarily due to ongoing burning...

Mekong River Waters Deemed Safe After Swift Response to Sulfuric Acid Spill in Laos

The waters of the Mekong River are now safe after a recent spill of...

Thailand Uses Helicopters to Fight Mountain Wildfires

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities used helicopters Thursday to try to contain a fire that overnight engulfed two mountains on largely undeveloped forest land...

Thailand Seeks ASEAN Help to Combat Air Pollution

Thailand's Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has announced that his government will collaborate with ASEAN countries such as Laos and Myanmar to combat transboundary haze...

Laos Government Seeks Solutions to Forest Fires, Air Pollution at Recent Cabinet Meeting

The Government of Laos has made addressing air pollution a key priority, with a recent cabinet meeting exploring solutions to the issue, which is...

Thailand Closes National Park as Fire Spreads From Laos

Thailand has closed Phu Chi Fa National Park, located in the northern province of Chiang Rai, due to a fire that spread from Laos...

Authorities in Two Provinces Close Schools Due to Air Pollution

Due to concerns about dangerous air pollution levels affecting the health of students, all schools in Thaphabat District, Bolikhamxay Province, and Xayaboury Province, have...

Tourism in Luang Prabang Takes a Hit Due to Air Pollution

Tourists are canceling hotel reservations in Luang Prabang citing health concerns over hazardous PM2.5 levels reported this week. Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in the...