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Expropriation for Bangkok's new Orange Line to begin
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/08/2024
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is ready to expropriate land across seven communities in the Prachasongkhroh area of Bangkok's Din Daeng district to enable construction of the western route of the Orange Line electric railway system, it says.
Secondhand smoke 'kills 9,400 per year'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/08/2024
» More than 9,000 people die as a result of secondhand smoke in Thailand each year, a rate higher than that of the United States, says a recent report.
Jasmine shortage prompts imports from Indonesia
News, Published on 12/08/2024
» Fluctuating weather has led to skyrocketing prices and a shortage of local jasmine flowers this Mother's Day, according to local sources.
Social development ministry seeks to amend law on domestic violence
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2024
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is now working to amend the anti-domestic violence law, saying that Thai society has become more fragile and prone to household abuse.
B10,000 handout registrations overload system
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/08/2024
» The Thai government’s flagship 10,000-baht handout stimulus suffered an early setback on Thursday when millions rushed to sign up on the opening day and overloaded the registration system.
Activist lawyer gets another 4 years for lese-majeste
Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» The activist and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was sentenced on Thursday to another four years in prison for lese-majeste and violations of the Computer Crime Act, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
Park honouring late king promises to be breath of fresh air
News, Published on 23/07/2024
» Thais are looking forward to the completion of a public park in remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, which is expected to become a major new landmark in Bangkok.
A giving monarch
News, Published on 18/07/2024
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua is a generous monarch, as demonstrated by the sustained support he has provided to equip medical personnel in their unrelenting battle against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Airport wait to be cut
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/07/2024
» The Immigration Bureau (IB) is set to take measures to ensure immigration control at airports takes no more than 45 seconds per person.
Ploughing ceremony predicts abundance, prosperity
News, Published on 11/05/2024
» Abundant food and water, growth in foreign trade and a prosperous economy were predicted during the Royal Ploughing Ceremony at Sanam Luang in Bangkok yesterday morning.