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Haze causes thousands to fall ill in North
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/04/2019
» CHIANG MAI: More than 8,600 residents in northern Thailand have sought treatment for haze-related respiratory illnesses since January, according to the National Health Security Office (NHSO).
Most northern people affected by smog: Nida Poll
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/04/2019
» Most people in northern Thailand have been affected by the thick layer of toxic smog blanketing parts of their provinces, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Monsoon storms to last until Sunday
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 03/10/2018
» Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in most parts of the country including Bangkok until Sunday, while the cool season is forecast to arrive mid-month, according to the Meteorological Department (MD).
Traffickers given 167 to 320 years
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/04/2018
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced three human traffickers to between 167 and 320 years each in prison in connection with the Mae Hong Son underage sex trade scandal.
85% of aid for poor stolen, now exceeds B100m
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/03/2018
» Graft-busters investigating systemic embezzlement of funds from protection centres for the destitute report the total theft uncovered now exceeds 100 million baht and has been found in 49 provinces.
Hot and wet
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 12/03/2018
» Temperatures throughout the country have surged over the past week, particularly in Lampang where it hit nearly 40C last week.