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Suspected drunk drivers in Thailand to undergo new tests
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2024
» Thai police may now take urine or blood samples to test the blood alcohol levels of drivers who refuse to blow into breathalyser devices, under a new regulation.
Statue fest gains new followers in Thailand's Petchabun
News, Published on 22/09/2024
» The tradition of "Um Phra Dam Nam", meaning "the bathing of a Buddha image", in Phetchabun is expected to attract 200,000 visitors, generating about 80 million baht over the course of the 10-day event, which starts this Friday.
Thai govt to expedite aid for tourism sites hit by floods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2024
» The government will expedite its compensation plan, including soft loans and tax measures, for tourism businesses hit by the recent inundation, according to an official.
Condo thugs wreak havoc; fatal trap; pond crash hoax
Mae Moo, Published on 22/09/2024
» Blatant attack
Celebrity Thai hippo Moo Deng goes live online 24/7 for fans
News, Published on 22/09/2024
» Khao Kheow Open Zoo has begun live streaming Moo Deng to serve her fans worldwide. The zoo earned more than 12 million baht from Sept 1–19 amid a visitor influx spurred by interest in the animal, and expects to gain up to 200 million baht in revenue from one million visitors in its 2024 fiscal year ending this month.
Zoo to trademark ‘Moo Deng the Hippo’
Published on 21/09/2024
» Khao Kheow Open Zoo is preparing to trademark the name “Moo Deng the Hippo” to capitalise on interest in the bouncy little baby that has become a global superstar.
Dust a new problem following mudslides in Mae Sai
Online Reporters, Published on 21/09/2024
» Residents of Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai are grappling with thick dust as mudslides triggered by heavy rain and flooding continue to pose challenges.
400-baht minimum wage unlikely by Oct 1
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/09/2024
» The daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht nationwide cannot be introduced on Oct 1 as planned after some members of the tripartite wage committee failed to attend a meeting to discuss the proposed wage increase yet again on Friday.
Marriage equality law likely by early 2025
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/09/2024
» Civil society groups hope the Marriage Equality Bill will be announced in the Royal Gazette by Oct 2, with enforcement starting in January next year.
Volunteers push for central rescue app
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/09/2024
» Rescue volunteers from 12 organisations have proposed the government develop an app that would serve as a central digital command centre for rescue workers to ensure prompt assistance to disaster victims.