How will climate change affect Thailand in the future
With its stunning variety of places, from mountains to beaches, Thailand is rolling up its sleeves to face the challenges of climate change head-on. Imagine the scene: rising sea levels and more extreme weather are set to shake things up in Thailand’s beautiful landscapes, vibrant communities, and a strong economy.
Diving into how climate change will reshape Thailand is like opening a book full of stories about what’s going to look different and how people’s lives might change. The heart of Thailand beats through its farms and tourist spots — places that really feel the heat when the weather starts acting up. This tells us we need to get moving on solutions now. Continued …
Thai Crops at Risk Due to Climate Change
Climate change threatens Thailand’s agriculture, with researchers forecasting a significant decrease in crop yields within the next 70 years. This has initiated calls for governmental action to secure the country’s food supply. Economics lecturer,
From two scenarios of an increase of 2-3°C or 4.5°C by the century’s end, the study demonstrates that rice production could drop by 10.2%-13.3% by 2100. Notably, non-irrigated areas, which form three-quarters of the nation’s rice farms, might experience a decrease of 31.9%-42.2%. Continued …
Thailand unites for eco-friendly transformation of rice farming
A cohesive effort to revolutionize Thailand’s rice farming industry has been forged, with a collective aim to modernize traditional farming methods toward environmentally friendlypractices. This initiative is targeted at preserving biodiversity and enhancing the overall ecosystem across the varied landscapes of the nation.
This recent synergy saw the collaboration of governmental bodies, the public, private sector participants, and non-governmental partners. The initiative was kick-started during the inception workshop of the Inclusive Sustainable Rice Landscapes in Thailand (ISRL) project. Continued …
How global warming is taking a toll on human life expectancy
Human life expectancy will reduce by an average of 0.44 years with every 1-degree Celsius increase in the global temperature, according to a recent study. The rising temperature would also increase mortality and spread disease, according to reports from the World Health Organization (WHO).
The problem of climate change is seriously threatening the health of the global population and extreme weather disasters and associated impacts are becoming more frequent and severe. Continued …
Migratory bird declines point to large scale ecological changes across Southeast Asia
Migration is part of the daily pulse of the planet. Yet, across the globe, nearly half of the world’s migratory species – from the depths of the ocean to the sky – are declining in population.
That is the finding in a recent UN report – its first-ever on migratory species. And anecdotes from the field support it. Fewer shorebirds, for instance, are currently seen in Singapore. Continued …
Air Pollution Skyrockets in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai and multiple northern provinces in Thailand are contending with alarmingly high air pollution levels. According to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), 11 provinces experienced dangerously high red-coded PM2.5 levels.
Pollution figures ranged from 82.1 to 158.8 micrograms per cubic meter in 24 hours, significantly higher than the safe limit of 37.5 µg/m3. Among the northern provinces, Chiang Rai reported the worst PM2.5 level at 158.8, with Chiang Mai close behind at 141.9. Continued …
Airborne Microplastics a Dark Cloud on Horizon for Human Health
Microplastics are widely recognized as a major marine pollutant, but their lesser-known presence in the air has become a major concern in recent years due to the possible risks posed to human health.
Japanese researchers’ leading studies on the issue have confirmed that microplastics have infiltrated the skies and gone on to make their way into clouds and snow. It is possible they can be ingested into the human body in their airborne state and could then move into the vascular system, they said. Continued …
Thai EV Market Remains Unfazed by European Sales Downturn
Contrary to an 11% slump in European electric vehicle (EV) sales, Thai business operators maintain an optimistic outlook for the local growth of the EV market. They attribute this optimism to unique local conditions, differentiating them from the European market.
High insurance and repair costs, inadequate charging facilities, and termination of governmental EV subsidies have contributed to the European market downturn, according to Bloomberg. However, Thailand entrepreneurs foresee ongoing robust growth in the local EV market. Continued …