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Factory to be closed over e-waste
News, Published on 10/06/2018
» Samut Prakan: A garbage factory where scrap electronics were allegedly smuggled from abroad for recycling will be closed by authorities amid fears of pollution spreading to nearby waterways.
School supply plan delayed by probe
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 10/06/2018
» The Education Ministry will be asked to put on hold the planned purchase of study materials for junior high school students in the Northeast after irregularities in the procurement project were detected, says the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC).
Ministry denies settlement talks with mining firm
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2018
» The Industry Ministry has denied social media posts claiming that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered the ministry to spend 30 billion baht compensating the Australia-based gold mining firm whose operations were suspended under a regime order last year.
Disabled fund set for talks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2018
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry has agreed to negotiate with the Finance Ministry over the latter's order for a return of surplus of the revolving fund for people with disabilities to state coffers.
A shallow argument
News, Postbag, Published on 10/06/2018
» Re: "Kingdom's global standing firm as nation digs in heels", (Opinion, June 6).
Buddhist followers cling to their beliefs in wake of temple fund embezzlement
News, Published on 10/06/2018
» The recent arrests of five senior monks from three temples in Bangkok over alleged temple fund embezzlement has not deterred Buddhist faithful from making merit and associating with other monks, especially at Wat Sa Ket, which is one of Bangkok's major tourist attractions.
Followers' faith in busted monk strong as ever
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 10/06/2018
» Frequent visitors to Wat Sam Phraya and disciples of former abbot Phra Phrom Dilok still believe in the innocence of the former abbot even though he has been charged with temple fund embezzlement.
E-waste plant fight hits home
Spectrum, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 10/06/2018
» Until a month ago, Somsri Wichianchai, a villager of Ban Klong Song in Chachoengsao's Plaeng Yao district, had to keep the windows of her house sealed to escape the acrid smell caused by waste recycling factories nearby.
Pattaya sky lit up with spectacular fireworks
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 10/06/2018
» CHON BURI: The sky over Thailand's renowned Pattaya City was lit up with spectacular fireworks on Saturday night, the last of the two-day Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2018.
'Widow's ghost' blamed for mysterious deaths
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 10/06/2018
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Villagers in tambon Dong Yai in Phimai district of this northeastern province have hung a red shirt in front of their houses, believing that it can drive away the ghost of a widow. A local medium said the ghost is responsible for the deaths of two men in the village.