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Toxic smoke alert from industrial estate fire in Thailand's Rayong
Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2024
» RAYONG: People living downwind of Thai Plastic and Chemicals Plc in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate in Muang district have been advised to stay away from toxic smoke from its plant fire resulting from the leakage of flammable gas vinyl chloride.
Only ‘poor Thais’ can be street vendors, says City Hall
Post Reporters, Published on 19/09/2024
» New City Hall rules say that only “poor Thais” will be allowed to be street vendors in Bangkok and they will be barred from employing migrants, among many other requirements.
Chalong, ‘Thailand’s King of Action Films’, dies at 93
Post Reporters, Published on 13/09/2024
» The legendary action movie and TV director and national artist Chalong Pakdeevijit passed away on Friday at the age of 93 at Ramathibodi Hospital.
House looks to clamp down on moonshine
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/09/2024
» A House committee vetting an alcoholic beverages control bill will discuss with health and excise authorities about measures to address the issue of unregulated herbal moonshine (ya dong).
Bangkok's Chula uni wins UN public service award
Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2024
» A Chulalongkorn University research team has won this year’s United Nations Public Service Award (UNPSA) on Innovation in Public Institutions. The team from the university’s Faculty of Science was presented with the award for their research, “Academic Insight into Action for Pandemic Response,” recently in Seoul.
Capital readies for Chao Phraya to overflow
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/08/2024
» Water from heavy flooding in upstream northern provinces has reached Bangkok as the capital prepares for the Chao Phraya River to overflow, according to the Royal Irrigation Department (RID).
Moonshine methanol hospitalises 20, kills 1 in Bangkok
Post Reporters, Published on 25/08/2024
» Authorities shut down 18 moonshine shops in six districts after one man died and 20 more were hospitalised due to methanol intoxication in Min Buri district on Saturday night.
Tobacco health pics ‘mandatory’
Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2024
» A new control measure on cigarette and tobacco sales takes effect on Wednesday, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) has announced, saying that violations carry a maximum fine of 5,000 baht.
La Nina to bring more rain to Thailand until next year
Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2024
» The La Nina phenomenon could lead to increased flooding across Thailand with low-lying areas, such as Bangkok and Samut Prakan, especially at risk of inundation, an environmental expert warned.
Experts call on Thais to consume less salt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/08/2024
» Experts are urging the public to consume less salt to reduce the risk of preventable diseases, such as heart disease and stroke after a report found that the average Thai consumes almost twice the recommended daily intake.