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Weather office says La Nina already under way
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/08/2024
» The La Nina climate pattern has begun affecting local weather, according to the Thai Meteorological Department. Although there is heavy rainfall in some areas, officials say water volume in the reservoirs of major dams may not be sufficient to meet requirements during the dry season that runs from November to April.
Two non-commissioned officers get jail for abuse
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/08/2024
» The two non-commissioned officers (NCOs) who inappropriately punished several privates for breaking military rules will be kept in a military prison for 45 days.
Missing Japanese man ‘died last year’
Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2024
» A Japanese businessman reported missing in Thailand by his anxious mother was found to have died in Chiang Mai last year, according to Pol Maj Gen Nopasilp Poolsawat, the deputy Bangkok police chief.
Thai army inquiry into naked rain punishment claims
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/08/2024
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has said an incident where senior army officers allegedly ordered over ten privates to stand naked in the rain for more than five hours and beat them was being investigated.
Thai army officers 'stomped on naked privates' in Chiang Mai
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/08/2024
» The Ministry of Defence has ordered authorities to set up a committee to investigate cases of alleged assault against privates by senior officers in the army.
Tourist dies at Chiang Mai zipline site
Post Reporters, Published on 03/08/2024
» CHIANG MAI - Authorities have closed a local zipline tourist attraction for an inspection following an accident in which a Chinese tourist was killed and her husband was injured.
Two hurt by falling ceiling tiles at Chiang Mai airport
Online Reporters, Published on 03/08/2024
» A section of the ceiling inside the Chiang Mai airport terminal collapsed on Saturday, injuring two young travellers.
Apple pulls promo video after outcry
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/08/2024
» Tech giant Apple has apologised and removed a controversial promotional video shot in Thailand from its UK YouTube channel after it was heavily criticised for making the country appear underdeveloped.
More forest rangers to be recruited
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/08/2024
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is planning to increase the number of forest rangers to improve forest protection and reduce the workload of existing rangers in the country.
SSO now covers prosthetic eyes
News, Published on 31/07/2024
» Customised prosthetic eyes are now covered under the Social Security Fund, according to the Social Security Office (SSO).