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10 rice cultivars a boon for farmers
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/02/2024
» The Rice Department (RD) will officially recognise 10 new rice cultivars this year to better fulfil the needs of consumers and farmers.
Most people ‘disagree with graphic booze labels’
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/02/2024
» The vast majority of Thais do not agree with the plan to require makers of alcoholic beverages to put a graphic label on each container to warn people of the dangers of excessive drinking, a government survey shows.
Covid-19 detector probes wastewater
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/03/2024
» Researchers have developed a system for predicting the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) via wastewater, which can be used to estimate the number of potential cases as well as possibly foresee epidemics up to three weeks in advance.
Social Security Fund 'could go bankrupt in 30-40 years'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 06/03/2024
» The Social Security Fund (SSF) could collapse in the next 30-40 years, the Labour Ministry has warned.
North braces for extreme heat, summer storms
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 08/03/2024
» Temperatures are expected to exceed 40C in all regions of Thailand this month and in April, the Meteorological Department has warned.
'Master plan' under way to fix woes of ageing demographics
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/03/2024
» A master plan is being drafted to improve Thailand's ability to cope with the consequences of two key factors exacerbating the country's problematic demographic trend -- namely, a rapidly ageing population and declining birth rates, the government said yesterday.
Alumni urge Chula Uni to issue results of thesis investigation
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 10/03/2024
» An alumni group is urging Chulalongkorn University to disclose an investigation into a controversial doctoral research paper that some allege contains falsified and fabricated information.
Ministry told to justify five-pill limit
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 10/03/2024
» The Ombudsman is demanding the Public Health Ministry justify its regulation that classifies people in possession of five methamphetamine pills or 10mg of crystal meth or less as mere drug users, as opposed to dealers, within 30 days.
Another wage hike looms
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 14/03/2024
» The tripartite wage committee is expected to approve a second hike for the minimum daily wage this month but it is unlikely to reach 400 baht, according to the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Veterinarian removes eye of injured, wild Indochina tiger
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/03/2024
» UTHAI THANI: A veterinarian at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary this week successfully removed a highly inflamed eye from a semi-blind male Indochina tiger found roaming around Kamphaeng Phet a month ago.