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Drink-driving victims warn about liberalising alcohol laws
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/03/2024
» A network of groups against drink driving on Monday called on the ruling Pheu Thai Party to accept all legislative bills to amend the law governing alcoholic beverages in the first reading, to ensure all are fully debated in the House of Representatives.
'Efforts underway' to settle land dispute
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/03/2024
» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Capt Thamanat Prompow yesterday told the House of Representatives that efforts are underway to settle a land dispute between the Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Activists urge UN, other countries to reject Land Bridge scheme
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/03/2024
» A group of local activists has petitioned the United Nations and several foreign embassies to reject the government’s Land Bridge megaproject, saying the project would violate the human rights of residents in the affected areas.
Bid to lift afternoon alcohol sales ban rejected
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2024
» A government panel has rejected a proposal to scrap the long-standing ban on sales of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the risk to public health and safety.
Kratom sellers to warn minors, mothers at point of sale
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/12/2023
» Vendors selling food and drinks containing kratom will now be required to display a sign at their point-of-sale, warning individuals under the age of 18, pregnant or breastfeeding women against purchasing the psychoactive product.
Liquor producers rally behind MFP
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/05/2023
» Local liquor and beer producers on Friday called on the Move Forward Party (MFP) to push ahead with its progressive policy to liberalise liquor-making and allow more small producers to enter the market.
Thai canal plan won't die, says activist
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/02/2022
» The Thai canal project is unlikely to be put to rest, despite the House of Representatives last week rejecting a study into the proposal, says an activist working on environmental issues.
Chana group vows Govt House return
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/12/2021
» The Chana Rakthin Network plans to move back to Government House on Monday where it says more people will join its rally to demand the government halt the Chana industrial park project in Songkhla.
Health volunteers to protest bonus cut
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/07/2020
» Representatives of health volunteers on the coronavirus frontline will rally at Government House on Wednesday to protest a plan to slash a bonus to reward them for their hard work by more than 50%.
Health volunteers to protest proposed bonus cut at Govt House
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/07/2020
» Representatives of health volunteers on the coronavirus frontline will rally at Government House on Wednesday to protest a plan to slash a bonus to reward them for their hard work by more than 50%.