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PM vows action on debt, drugs and drought
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/05/2024
» MAHA SARAKHAM: The government is stepping up efforts to address the country's informal debt, drought and narcotics problems, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said in Maha Sarakham's Phayakkhaphum Phisai district on Sunday.
Drought puts pressure on durian farmers
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/05/2024
» Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Thamanat Prompow has ordered officials to provide assistance to durian farmers in the East, as the prolonged drought and scorching heat threaten to spoil their valuable crops right before the harvest season.
Punish proxies who imperilled economy
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/02/2020
» Proxy voting has again rocked Thai politics. The guilty politicians may claim they had no idea about the consequences of the voting irregularity, but it's undeniable that the practice now threatens to void the 2020 budget bill and has caused enormous damage to the country.
Keeping taps from running dry
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/01/2020
» Thailand has been battling seasonal drought for decades, but this year, the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) is worried the water shortage may get out of hand because of the potential for conflicts in drought-stricken areas.
Political storms that will define 2020
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/01/2020
» The new year has begun with intensifying political confrontation, a consequence of a move to disband the Future Forward Party, which fought back by mobilising street demonstrations. The party's struggle has won substantial support as it is believed that charges against party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit are politically motivated. It is evident that the army under Gen Apirat Kongsompong is paranoid with Mr Thanathorn's move and it should be noted that a growing number of incidents which will raise the political temperature are set to take place this month.
Local politics heating up
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/08/2019
» The political calendar for 2020 is shaping up to be a busy one, with the local elections that were "frozen" since the National Council for Peace and Order seized power in 2014 due to go ahead.