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Fight to save local journalism
News, Published on 02/10/2023
» The Washington Post's famous slogan, "Democracy Dies in Darkness", is sadly coming true in many parts of the United States. The digital age has shattered newspapers' business model, turning many communities into "news deserts" with no local journalism. Some 2,500 daily or weekly newspapers have folded since 2005, and there are now fewer than 6,500 left. Every week, two more disappear.
For all mankind
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/08/2021
» Over 60 years ago, Moscow launched a beach ball-sized aluminium satellite, Sputnik 1, into space for the first time in history. Its beep radio signal kicked off the space race between the Soviet Union and America at the height of the Cold War. When US astronaut Neil Armstrong landed on the Moon, his small step became "one giant leap for mankind".
State promises B300bn 'enough' to fight outbreak
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2021
» The government has insisted it has at least 300 billion baht available in funds to fight a fresh Covid-19 outbreak.
Quick action urged over rail crossings
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/10/2020
» Prommin Kantiya, chairperson of the Accident Prevention Network (APN), has asked authorities to quickly install barriers at rail crossings around the country, following Sunday's deadly accident in Chachoengsao.
Quick action urged over rail crossings
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/10/2020
» Prommin Kantiya, chairperson of the Accident Prevention Network (APN), has asked authorities to quickly install barriers at rail crossings around the country, following Sunday's deadly accident in Chachoengsao.
No charges for engineer, police say
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/10/2020
» The engineer of a freight train that collided with a bus, killing 19 people on a railway in Chachoengsao's Muang district on Sunday, will not be prosecuted, provincial police said.
No charges for train engineer, police say
Published on 12/10/2020
» The engineer of a freight train that collided with a bus, killing 19 people on a railway in Chachoengsao's Muang district on Sunday, will not be prosecuted, provincial police said.
Smooth sailing for spending plan despite opposition
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2020
» Described by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as an important tool in "laying out the foundations for national progress and solving the country's problems", the passage of the 2021 Budget Appropriation Bill, undergoing its second and third readings in the Lower House since Wednesday, is well on its way. However, it's enforcement is likely to be delayed by a month.
Govt budget for next year slashed B14bn
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/09/2020
» The 2021 government budget has been cut by about 14 billion baht. However, more has been allocated to education, public health, interior and justice agencies.
Budget panel bribery alleged
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2020
» Firebrand corruption watchdog Srisuwan Janya on Monday filed a petition asking the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to look into an allegation that MPs in the House sub-committee vetting the budget are demanding millions from state officials in exchange for budget approval.