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US: Child labour issues in Thai shrimp industry resolved
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/05/2024
» The United States is preparing to remove shrimp from Thailand from its annual list of goods produced by child labour or forced labour, according to Kenika Ounjit, a deputy spokesperson for the government.
Krabi dugongs died ‘in search of food’
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 11/05/2024
» A marine biologist is attributing the recent deaths of four dugongs in Krabi to a seagrass degradation crisis that forced the animals to leave their protected habitats in search of food.
Thailand Consumers Council highlights school bus safety concerns
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) says there is cause for concern over safety on school buses and urged schools nationwide to address the matter.
No wage hike on Labour Day
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 26/04/2024
» The government will not raise the minimum daily wage to 400 baht on Labour Day as previously announced. Instead, it will wait for the results of a tripartite committee on May 14.
Tailings to be returned from May 7
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 17/04/2024
» Bound & Beyond Plc will start transporting cadmium tailings from Samut Sakhon, Bangkok and Chon Buri back to their original location in Tak on May 7 and expects to complete the job in under 36 days, according to Industry Minister Pimphattra Wichaikul.
Pits checked to inspect readiness
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Industry Ministry and local agencies in Tak have jointly inspected the readiness of disposal pits before cadmium tailings are relocated there from Samut Sakhon.
Cadmium move 'won't pose harm'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/04/2024
» The Industry Ministry on Sunday moved to address concerns over the relocation of cadmium tailings found in Samut Sakhon back to their point of origin in Tak.
Locals test positive for cadmium
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/04/2024
» At least 16 people living near a smelting factory in Samut Sakhon have recorded excessive levels of cadmium, the provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Administrative Division said on Friday.