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PM reaffirms basic wage commitment
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pledged on Wednesday, International Labour Day, that he would not forget his promise about a basic wage increase, saying the rise must be sufficient for the living costs of workers.
Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to 'open in November'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 27/04/2024
» The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, which links Bueng Kan province of Thailand and Pakxan town in Laos, will open for public use this November, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri said on Friday.
Mercury could hit 50C by 2084
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 04/04/2024
» Thailand could see temperatures hit 50C in the next 60 years, with the number of days where the mercury climbs above 40C rising from nine to 75 each year, a leading climate scholar said on Wednesday.
Fisheries chiefs spell out the end for 'foreign' tilapia
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/02/2024
» The Department of Fisheries has launched a campaign to eradicate Blackchin tilapia from Thai waterways and fishing spots.
Panel eyes boosting minimum wage
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/02/2024
» The tripartite wage committee is expected to consider another daily minimum wage increase in April, with the new rates likely to rise to 400 baht in some provinces.
'Alyssa' to help localise healthcare
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 26/12/2022
» The Pathum Thani Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) aims to upgrade 70 tambon health-promotion hospitals (THPHs) and community health centres in the province once they are transferred to the local authority next year.
Royal spinning magic
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 11/12/2022
» Indigo-dyed fabrics are synonymous with the northeastern province of Sakon Nakhon and one of the province's weaving groups came under the spotlight when it was selected to showcase national wisdom at the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok last month.
Dentists aim to dispel oral health misconceptions
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 12/06/2022
» 'Bad dental health, poor appetite" is an old saying by King Rama IX which may sound very general yet well reflects the dental health situation of people in rural areas observed by the late King on his visits to the provinces.
Thai cranes make comeback
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 14/09/2019
» Thongphun Un-chit could not believe his eyes when he spotted a Thai crane foraging for food in a neighbour's rice field in Buri Ram's Muang district back in 2011.
Rail work puts squeeze on city
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/01/2019
» While the rail system for public transport is under construction around the country, traffic chaos can be expected throughout this year in Bangkok, particularly in the north, as several projects gather steam.