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Thai-Chinese train contract awaits PM nod
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2024
» Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote is seeking approval from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the State Railway of Thailand’s (SRT) intent to sign one of the last two construction contracts in the first phase of the long-delayed Thai-Chinese high-speed train project.
Govt welcomes praise for tiger protection
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/08/2024
» The government has welcomed the notion that Thailand is now recognised as a leader in Southeast Asia's efforts to protect wild tigers.
Five cultural sites across Thailand placed on Unesco ‘tentative list’
Published on 28/07/2024
» A total of five cultural places across Thailand have been added to a tentative Unesco list of potential new world heritage sites, a government spokesman said Sunday.
Phu Phra Bat named World Heritage site
Online Reporters, Published on 27/07/2024
» Phu Phra Bat Historical Park Udon Thani has been named a Unesco World Heritage site in the cultural category, becoming Thailand’s fifth cultural heritage site.
Unesco to make decision on Phu Phra Bat Park on Saturday
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/07/2024
» The government expects the Phu Phra Bat Historical Park in the northeastern province of Udon Thani to be named a Unesco World Heritage site in the cultural category on Saturday, according to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan.
Joining as one to conquer obstacles
News, Published on 26/07/2024
» Last year, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua urged Thais to unite for the New Year, join forces to overcome obstacles and challenges lying ahead and help steer the country towards prosperity and stability.
Thai athletes' Olympic outfit stirs debate online
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/07/2024
» The new uniform for Thai athletes attending the Olympic Games 2024 has become a hot potato after some netizens criticised the design as being outdated.
PM defends Thai athletes’ Olympic uniforms
Online Reporters, Published on 18/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has defended the new uniform for Thai athletes in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, saying the design was inspired by patterns from Ban Chiang, a World Heritage Site.
Locals slam dolomite mine plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/07/2024
» Locals near Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi are protesting the opening of a private dolomite mine on a 540-rai plot of land located just a kilometre from the national park due to concern about how it will impact their way of life and the park's environment.
Phu Phrabat poised for world heritage status
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/07/2024
» Phu Phrabat Historical Park in Udon Thani, famed for its distinctive natural and cultural attributes, is expected to be named a world heritage site at a Unesco meeting in India later this month, according to the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP).