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Thailand air pollution forces closure of 352 schools amid Bangkok air quality crisis

Bangkok’s air pollution crisis intensifies – Schools close, and authorities introduce free public transport to reduce exhaust fumes. Posted: 24 January 2025 | Last updated: 24 January 2025

The Times of India on MSN · 17h

Bangkok air quality crisis: Over 350 schools shut as city ranks seventh most polluted

Air pollution has led to the closure of over 350 schools in Bangkok, as the city ranked seventh in the world for pollution. Levels of harmful PM2.5 pollutants were significantly above WHO guidelines.

Barron's · 14h

Bangkok Air Pollution

Jan 1

Newsflare on MSN · 9h

Air pollution shrouds tower blocks in Bangkok, Thailand

Footage shows the deadly air pollution that was choking Bangkok this morning amid a rise in agricultural burning across Southeast Asia. Tower blocks around the Asoke Intersection along Sukhumvit Road were clouded by the toxic smog.

ViralPress on MSN · 1d

Air pollution chokes Thailand as leader shows off in Switzerland

Air pollution choked large parts of Thailand again this morning - as the country's Prime Minister posted pictures of herself showing off in Switzerland. Footage shows the toxic soup of smog and smoke from agricultural burning engulfing buildings in the capital Bangkok shortly before 9am local time.

Thailand legalises same-sex marriage

NBC News on MSN · 18h

Celebration and a mass wedding in Thailand as same-sex marriage law takes effect

The Southeast Asian nation is the third jurisdiction in Asia to recognize same-sex marriage after Taiwan and Nepal.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Hundreds of same-sex couples wed as Thailand’s landmark marriage bill takes effect

Hundreds of same-sex couples are tying the knot across Thailand on Thursday as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality.

The Independent on MSN · 1d

Hundreds of couples marry in joyful scenes as Thailand legalises same-sex marriage: ‘Today we will become one’

Tommy Walker speaks to LGBT+ couples in Bangkok – many who have been together for decades – as the country’s historic marriage equality law comes into force

5hon MSN

Olympic Boxer, Who Won Thailand’s First Gold Medal, Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Assaulting a Minor

Somluck Kamsing, 52, was sentenced to over three years in prison after being found guilty of attempted rape and abduction of ...

UN experts urge Thailand not to deport dozens of Uyghurs to China where they face ‘real risk of torture’

International pressure is mounting on Thailand – including from the new US administration – over the fate of dozens of Uyghur ...

12h

Thailand and China to set up coordination centre to combat scam call networks

Thailand and China will work together to combat fast-growing networks of illegal call centres along the Thai border with ...

11h

Billionaire Charoen’s Asset World Building $475 Million Hotel, Shopping Complex In Bangkok

Asset World—controlled by Thailand billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi—is investing $475 million to develop a mixed-use ...

LifestyleAsia13h

Buses and trains will be free for a week to combat pollution in Bangkok

The government has declared that buses and trains will be free for a week starting tomorrow in an effort to reduce pollution ...

Global Travel Mate on MSN13h

Mahanakhon Skywalk Bangkok: 78th Floor Highest Glass Walk in Thailand

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Asia News Network18h

PM2.5 pollution can cost Bangkok up to US$177 million, experts say

The crisis is impacting tourism, healthcare costs and productivity, say experts, as industry leaders call for stricter measures to tackle root causes.

Nikkei Asia16h

Thailand pushes trans-ASEAN rail network to boost tourism

BANGKOK -- Thailand plans to tap into improving regional rail connections, particularly the affordable route eventually ...

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