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Cholera alert in Tak after breakout across Myanmar border
Post Reporters, Published on 22/12/2024
» The Public Health Ministry has opened an emergency operations centre (EOC) in Tak province in a bid to block cholera, which is spreading in the adjacent city of Shwe Kokko in Myanmar. Two cases so far have been recorded in Tak.
Myanmar will free arrested fishermen on Jan 4, says Thai defence minister
Post Reporters, Published on 17/12/2024
» The Myanmar government will on Jan 4 free four Thai fishermen arrested on a fishing boat off Ranong province late last month, according to Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Govt to host talks on Myanmar
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 17/12/2024
» Thailand will host two regional meetings on the Myanmar crisis this week, as Malaysia, which will assume the chairmanship of Asean next year, calls for more effort to bring Myanmar back into the fold of the regional bloc.
Two missing in landslide on Thailand's Koh Samui
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 15/12/2024
» SURAT THANI: Rescue workers and soldiers are battling to find two Myanmar construction workers still missing after a landslide buried their shelter on the tourist island of Koh Samui early Sunday.
Group protests to demand trawler crew's release
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2024
» A group of local fishermen are planning to gather at Ranong Provincial Hall today to push for the repatriation of the four Thai fishing crew who are detained in Myanmar following an incident in a disputed maritime area off the coast of Ranong last week.
Thailand seeks release of fishing crew, protests Myanmar attack on boats
Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2024
» Authorities are negotiating for the release of four Thai crew members arrested with a fishing boat towed to Myanmar and protesting against a gun attack on 15 fishing boats early Saturday morning.
Solving the Myanmar migrant surge
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 17/09/2024
» With the civil conflict in Myanmar showing no signs of abating soon, Thailand faces formidable challenges in irregular migration from the country. Without adequate and sustainable solutions, Thailand's overall development, including its economy, society, and security, will be seriously impacted.
Channels of kindness for flood victims
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Villagers in Chiang Rai are experiencing flooding that has so far affected over 9,000 families. Many people, particularly in Mae Sai district, are stranded in their homes awaiting help from rescue officers. Meanwhile, floods and landslides are also wreaking havoc in other northern provinces, not to mention the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. In Chiang Mai, several people have been injured or are missing while many areas in Nan are also currently under water. The floods in Nan are reportedly the worst in 100 years. Several organisations — public, private and foundations — have joined forces to provide relief for flood-affected victims in all areas. To help out, Life has compiled a list of places where people can donate necessities or provide financial aid.