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Passing of a giant
Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/10/2025
» Sad news reached the World Beat desk this week that Prof Dr Terry E. Miller of Kent State University in the US passed away on Oct 1. He was 80 years old.
Storms continue to batter northern Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 01/10/2025
» Several provinces in the upper part of Thailand are taking a battering from the remains of tropical storm Bualoi, as floods have devastated vast residential areas, crippled infrastructure and inundated farmland close to harvest time.
Bangkok Fashion Week 2025 Showcases Thai Talent
Published on 29/09/2025
» The biggest fashion week of the year highlights Thailand’s rising status as a fashion capital, with leading Thai designers unveiling their creativity and global potential on the world stage.
Typhoon Ragasa to bring heavy rain, flooding to Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 23/09/2025
» Typhoon Ragasa, now in the South China Sea, will cause heavy rain and flooding in northern, northeastern, central and eastern Thailand this week, the Meteorological Department said.
Co-payment for gym fees to help slash NCDs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2025
» The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has proposed new initiatives to promote physical activity and cut non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including co-payment for gym membership fees.
Isan sound goes global
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/09/2025
» Last month, World Beat was invited to join a government sponsored event to promote molam music from Isan on the international stage. The event was held on Aug 12 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok as part of the National Science and Technology Fair 2025.
Betagro launches project to fight wildfires, PM2.5
Published on 19/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 18, 2025 – Betagro Public Company Limited (BTG), a leading integrated food company in Thailand, has launched its flagship project, ‘BETAGRO Saijai Protect Forest Community,’ reaffirming its commitment to food sustainability. The initiative provides wildfire protection equipment worth 5.5 million baht to 10 community forests in seven high-risk provinces, aiming to tackle the root causes of wildfires and PM2.5 air pollution. The project also supports biodiversity conservation in community forest ecosystems – home to diverse native plants and wildlife – through collaboration among the government, private sector, and local communities.
Thai army urges calm amid Cambodian long-range rocket talk
Post Reporters, Published on 27/07/2025
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has urged the public to remain calm following widespread reports that Cambodia may deploy long-range rocket launchers capable of striking targets within a 130-kilometre radius.
Street fighter unbowed; scold meets match; clean kill
News, Mae Moo, Published on 20/07/2025
» Going man to man
Runway at Anutin’s family resort under scrutiny
Post Reporters, Published on 19/07/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has launched an investigation into a complaint that a public road in tambon Khanong Pra in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima has been converted into a private airstrip.