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Letter from Okinawa after Russia quake
Oped, Published on 26/08/2025
» Our 14-and-under youth baseball team from South Pasadena had just taken the lead with a four-run rally in the second inning when my son stepped up to the plate.
Quakes jolt old fears
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/07/2025
» Although geologists are urging calm and caution against panic, a recent series of tremors detected in the Nicobar Islands, located off the coast of Phuket and Phangnga provinces, as well as the northern province of Lampang, has been a powerful reminder of the need to ensure the country's tsunami warning system remains fully functional.
Krabi tour operators seek bribe probe
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/04/2025
» Krabi Tourism Association has urged the relevant authorities to investigate allegations concerning cases allegedly involving park officials collecting bribes from tour companies, as this issue, which has been circulated widely on social media, could harm the province's tourism sector.
MP demands explanation over tsunami warning towers
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/04/2025
» Thitikan Thitipruethikul, a People's Party (PP) MP for Phuket, has submitted a petition to the House Committee on Natural and Public Disasters Prevention and Mitigation (NPDPM) regarding the disappearance of two tsunami warning towers in Thalang district.
BSRC Reports Record Crude Run Rate Amid Revenue Growth
Published on 20/02/2025
» Bangchak Sriracha Public Company Limited (BSRC) has announced the financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, reporting total revenue of 58,239 million Baht, an increase of 675 million Baht from the previous quarter. For the full year 2024, BSRC's total revenue reached 245,434 million Baht, marking an increase of 15,896 million Baht compared to 2023, driven by 14% higher product sales volume. However, the Company posted a net loss of 1,688 million Baht for 2024, primarily due to the negative impact of inventory valuation.
Seabed test drilling starts for Koh Samui bridge
News, Published on 11/02/2025
» Seabed drilling began on Monday for a geographical survey for a project to build a bridge connecting Koh Samui with mainland Surat Thani, according to the Marine Office's Koh Samui branch.
Warning system still robust, 20 years after tsunami
Published on 23/12/2024
» Phuket is gearing up for a major event this Thursday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the devastating tsunami that claimed more than 5,000 lives and injured 8,000 others in Thailand.
Exhausted Russian found naked in sea off Pattaya
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 09/12/2024
» PATTAYA - An exhausted, naked Russian man has been rescued from the sea by a Koh Lan-bound speedboat driver about six kilometres off Pattaya.
Minister to address dugong, seagrass crisis
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/12/2024
» Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Chalermchai Sri-on is scheduled to visit Trang on Saturday to assess the dugong population and the crisis of seagrass ecosystem degradation.
Taiwan Excellence’s Day of Giving: Waste to Solutions
Published on 13/11/2024
» Taiwan Excellence brought together over 100 dedicated volunteers for the Day of Giving project, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on uplifting communities and protecting the environment. Aligned with Taiwan Excellence’s mission to support impactful CSR activities annually, this year’s Day of Giving emphasised environmental conservation and community empowerment. Volunteers learned innovative methods to turn waste into resources, helping to reduce pollution, safeguard natural water sources, and create sustainable income for local communities.