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Gold mine site faces probe
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 11/10/2015
» Phichit: The industry and health ministries have set up a joint committee to investigate the environment near a controversial gold mine and the health problems affecting people who live nearby.
PM hails regime success a year on
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 22/05/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed satisfaction with the achievements of his year-old regime, but said he was not proud of having to take the reins of power.
Their Majesties donate B10m to Nepal
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 30/04/2015
» Their Majesties the King and Queen have donated 10 million baht through the Rajaprajanugroh Foundation to help Nepalese quake victims, according to a letter from the foundation to Prime Minsiter Prayut Chan-o-cha.
PM urged to launch probe into mines
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 21/02/2015
» Villagers living near a gold mine bordering three provinces are pleading with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to order an investigation into the cause of ailments of residents near the site.
Ban on Akara's gold mine ops ends today
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 27/02/2015
» Industrial officials plan to lift a ban on gold mining for Akara Resources Plc today.
Locals urge action on mine
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 06/01/2015
» Wheelchair-bound Somkid Thampawech sits wearily in front of his home in tambon Wang Phrong, Noen Maprang in Phitsanulok province.
Villagers near Phichit gold mine ask Prayut for help
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 20/01/2015
» Villagers who say they have been affected by a gold mine in Phichit yesterday asked Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to step into the row.
Villagers seek help on gold mine issues
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 19/01/2015
» Villagers around a gold mine in three provinces have asked the prime minister to set up a central body to systemically solve their problems, claiming they have been poisoned by toxic substances due to the mining operation.
NCPO picks a loser on lotto pricing
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 23/11/2014
» It may be too early to judge the work of the National Council for Peace and Order, but at least one policy has obviously failed — lottery price control.
No consensus at fiery energy forum
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 24/09/2014
» The second energy reform forum, held in Bangkok on Wednesday morning, again failed to reach any conclusion on how to lower energy prices for consumers, at a heated meeting punctuated by sarcasm and shouted replies.