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Thailand awaits new law to manage over 400,000 tonnes of e-waste a year
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026
Thailand is pushing a WEEE law based on EPR to tackle over 400,000 tonnes of e-waste a year and boost recycling of phones and other devices, PCD says.
PCD names Thailand’s top 10 cleanest coasts and rivers for 2025
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2025
Thailand’s 2025 water-quality monitoring shows 31% of coastal seawater rated “good”, led by Ao Saphli in Chumphon. Surface-water quality was “good” at 40%, with the upper Phetchaburi River ranked best.
PCD begins issuing PM2.5 alerts via mobile cell broadcast
MONDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2025
The PCD has begun sending cell broadcast alerts to warn Bangkok residents of PM2.5 pollution, as smog builds from weak winds and agricultural burning.
Heavy rains from Wipha remnants dilute arsenic pollution in northern rivers: PCD
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2025
PCD reports arsenic levels in Kok and Mekong rivers dropped after Wipha rains, but Sai River remains heavily contaminated from Myanmar rare earth mining.
Higher PM2.5 levels may return from late October, could exceed health standard in Jan, Feb
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021
The Pollution Control Department said the PM2.5 dust situation is presently at the standard level of 5-27 mcg/cu across Thailand.
PCD joins hands with US agency to develop air quality forecasting using space technology
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020
The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has announced cooperation with the United States government to develop air-quality monitoring and forecasting system using space technology.
PCD pours in more efforts to control wildfires and haze
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020
The Pollution Control Department (PCD) plans to accelerate efforts to control and extinguish fires and ensure strict monitoring of forest fires in order to solve the haze crisis.
Cabinet okays anti-pollution measures proposed by PCD
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2019
The Cabinet approved the three measures proposed by the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to tackle air pollution in Greater Bangkok, Cabinet spokesperson Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Tuesday (October 1).
Electric boats will help alleviate Bangkok’s traffic, air pollution: UN
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 05, 2019
Agency working with local partners to find new ways to mitigate emissions.
Network offers solution for Chiang Mai pollution
THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019
Petition given to governor details three phase scheme.