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Torpedo the sub plan
News, Postbag, Published on 01/04/2017
» I think I have a permanent pain in the neck from years of shaking my head over the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) and its quest for submarines. As a military man I am familiar with high-ranking officers and their obsession for certain equipment, an obsession often not matching real mission requirements. The RTN is out to purchase Chinese Type 041 submarines. The Type 041 is a diesel electric sub, about 254 feet long, about 3,600 tonnes, and has a normal crew of 38. The armament is six torpedo tubes firing torpedoes, and possibly anti-ship missiles.
'Animal feed' on beach is crystal meth worth B100m
Jumphol Nikomruk, Published on 11/09/2015
» Laboratory tests have confirmed an alum-like substance found in two sacks washed ashore on Mae Ram Phueng beach in Rayong three months ago was crystal methamphetamine, or "ice", worth about 100 million baht.
Rayong beach marred by mystery trash
Jumphol Nikomruk, Published on 29/04/2015
» RAYONG — A large amount of rubbish and traces of a slimy slick caused by plankton washed ashore on Mae Ram Phueng Beach on Wednesday.
Tar balls smear Rayong beaches
Online Reporters, Published on 15/02/2015
» RAYONG — Residents and fishing industry workers in Muang district complained on Sunday that small tar balls believed, to be from the 2013 oil spill off Rayong, had washed ashore on Laem Charoen beach.
Empty bags spoil Rayong beach
Jumphol Nikomruk, Published on 27/09/2014
» RAYONG - Tens of thousands of empty fertiliser and animal-feed bags have been washed ashore on Mae Ram Phueng Beach on Saturday.
In Rayong, oil spill recovery is only surface deep
News, Published on 27/07/2014
» The turquoise sea surrounding Koh Samet bears no visible sign of the crude oil from last year's spill that drew international headlines. The island has returned to normal and the tourists are coming back, even in low season.
Forest incursion cases rechecked
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has instructed the Royal Forest Department to relaunch investigations into three high-profile forest reserve encroachment cases which have made slow progress.
Sun, sea, sand and sounds
Life, Published on 23/10/2013
» Music concerts on the beach have become popular in the Kingdom over the years. They always make for a memorable experience for those who love to indulge in rhythms amidst the white sands and sea breeze.
Chemicals linger off Koh Samet
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/08/2013
» The level of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH), a component found in crude oil, has sharply decreased at Koh Samet's Ao Phrao but still exceeds safety standards, the Department of Pollution Control says.
QH subsidiary targets East
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/03/2013
» RAYONG: The Confidence Co, a subsidiary of the SET-listed developer Quality Houses Plc (QH), plans to launch two new condominium projects in Rayong and Chon Buri on the back of strong demand from industrial estate workers and other Thai buyers.