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Water shortages bite as annual drought sets in
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 05/02/2015
» Severe water shortages are expected in at least 30 provinces this year as the dry season digs in, with parts of eight provinces already declared drought disaster areas, but household supply should be safe.
Korat locals oppose highway, will settle for elevated road
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 02/02/2016
» A group of Nakhon Ratchasima’ residents on Tuesday told the government they oppose any new motorway running through Pak Chong district, but if one must be built, they’d prefer an elevated highway over the existing Mittraphap Road.
Three new motorways approved
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 11/04/2015
» The cabinet has approved three new inter-city motorways with a combined distance of 324 kilometres to make travel faster and easier, especially to the Northeast.
Democrats oppose Thai-Sino railway decision
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/03/2016
» Democrats oppose the government's plan to pay 100% of the cost of a high-speed train line from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima province, arguing the funds would be better spent on double-track freight rail and motorways.
Locals wary of rural aid scheme
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 16/11/2015
» As the government vaunts its "tambon fund" scheme to boost the local economy, residents in the Northeast say they back the idea but worry about how well it will tackle the ailing economy in rural areas.
Sino-Thai railway responsibilities set
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 17/11/2015
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a framework for Thailand and China's distribution of responsibilities in implementing the Thai section of the transnational railway from southern China to the Gulf of Thailand.
Govt 'must map' climate change risks
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 16/10/2015
» Thailand must develop "vulnerability maps" to chart and cope with the future impacts of climate change on the environment, tourism and economy, a seminar was told.
PM urges drought-stricken farmers not to stage protests
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 19/06/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged people affected by the drought to refrain from protesting as the government has been working hard to solve the problem.
Ayutthaya waste-to-energy plant approved
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 13/05/2015
» The cabinet Wednesday approved a prototype waste-to-energy plant for an Ayutthaya waste-management system that is being called a model for facilities nationwide.
Study begins on megaproject needs
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 19/02/2015
» The Education Ministry is asking universities to study the government's megaprojects to find out what type of workers will be needed and how many.