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Chatuchak fire sparks calls to protect animals
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 12/06/2024
» Animal protection activists are calling for changes to laws governing sales of pets and exotic animals following a deadly fire at a pet market in Chatuchak district of Bangkok on Tuesday.
Climate change fight 'needs team effort'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 06/10/2023
» Even if leading Thai businesses adopt sustainable practices as part of efforts addressing climate change, a multisector collaborative approach is still required to help solve the overall problem, a forum at the Sustainability Expo 2023 was told on Thursday.
Holy war of words at Wat Suthat as curses invoked
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/06/2017
» After numerous failed attempts to keep Wat Suthat Thepwararam free of stray dogs and cats the temple has ignited a firestorm on social media with its latest "solution" -- keeping them out with the invocation of curses against those who ditch or feed the animals.
Pot-bellied piglet pet proves giant surprise
Online Reporters, Published on 01/05/2017
» A young man who bought what he thought was a tiny pot-bellied piglet to raise as a pet received the surprise of his life when it just kept growing, and eight months later he now has a 150kg black and white sow sharing his home.
Stressful row at famous elephant kraal
Soonthorn Phongpao, Published on 26/12/2016
» AYUTTHAYA - A special task force on Monday managed to collect blood samples of suspected wild elephants after a three-hour negotiation with their less-than-willing owners.
Indonesia jails 5 Thai captains for enslaving fishermen
Associated Press, Published on 11/03/2016
» AMBON, INDONESIA -- Five Thai fishing boat captains and three Indonesians were sentenced Thursday to three years in jail for human trafficking in connection with slavery in the seafood industry.
Purge tied to 'conflict of interest'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2016
» The purge of seven board members of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) was prompted by an alleged conflict of interest, a government source says.
Nestle's labour report out of date, says labour official
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/11/2015
» Labour authorities and business operators are playing down food giant Nestle's report exposing the use of forced labour in its supply chain in Thailand, saying the information is likely to be outdated.
Monumental problems
News, Published on 15/08/2015
» With the last of the seven great monuments of famous kings raised on platforms at Ratchapakdi Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan, a celebration of the places where these towering figures in Thai history now stand is in order.