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Pork glut still hurting farmers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/12/2023
» The smuggling of pork has caused prices to collapse in the domestic market, hurting the incomes of pig farmers all across the country.
Cadmium-sickened villagers awarded B16m compensation
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/11/2018
» The Supreme Court has upheld previous rulings in ordering two mining companies to pay compensation worth a total of 16 million baht to 114 villagers suffering as a result of cadmium being used in mining activities in Tak province.
One pill limit or face meth dealing charge
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/01/2023
» A ministerial regulation is being amended so that anyone with more than one methamphetamine pill in possession, instead of 15, will be regarded as having the pills with intent to sell, not for personal use as at present.
Pot-smoking shops deemed illegal
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/11/2022
» Ganja-smoking shops are deemed illegal now that the Ministry of Public Health's new announcement declaring flowers of marijuana plants to be a herb requiring strict control has taken effect, the ministry warned on Wednesday.
List of top herbs eyed for export
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/01/2023
» The Public Health Ministry has unveiled its list of so-called "herbal champions", but cannabis, hemp and kratom have been omitted, according to the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.
Ambitious zoo plans unfold
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/07/2022
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has granted the deed for a 300-rai plot in the Rangsit Khlong Hok area of Pathum Thani's Thanya Buri district, to be used for the new zoo which will replace the 80-year-old Dusit Zoo in Bangkok.
How high will the cost of pork soar?
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/01/2022
» The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has put a strain not just on the meat industry, but also consumers, who have had to spend more money to buy pork products, whose prices have soared to record highs. Authorities have resorted to culling pigs in an effort to stem the spread of the disease, which has caused the population of breeding pigs to decline.
Ex-monk land buy in forest reserve
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/02/2022
» Over 200 rai of Sor Por Kor (agricultural land reform) plots in Chaiyaphum purchased by ex-monk Sompong Nakhonthaisong were in reserved forest areas, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Varawut Silpa-archa said.
Ex-monk's sister in land trouble
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/03/2022
» The Forestry Department has lodged a complaint with police against an elder sister of ex-monk Sompong Nakhonthaisong for encroaching on state land in Chaiyaphum.
Tourists give thumbs-up to new rules
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/05/2022
» Tourists have given positive feedback after the government's decision to scrap the Test & Go scheme, a rescinding that took effect on Sunday.