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Malls, large retailers on May 17 reopen list
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/05/2020
» Shopping malls and large retail outlets selling construction materials will be allowed to reopen as lockdown measures are eased further on May 17 if there is no surge in new infections.
Phuket lockdown until April 30
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2020
» The Phuket governor has issued an order barring people and vehicles from leaving and entering the southern island province as it confirms six more Covid-19 infections, bringing the total to 53.
Fast train plan linking 3 airports well-received at second hearing
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/10/2017
» A second public hearing in Chon Buri on a planned high-speed railway linking three international airports – Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao – proceeded without a glitch Tuesday.
Mahakan Fort cleanup begins; major repairs required (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/08/2017
» City Hall has started cleaning and renovating the centuries-old Mahakan Fort as part of its plan to tidy up areas surrounding Sanam Luang ahead of the royal cremation ceremony on Oct 25-29. City officials have discovered that it is subsiding.
China-Thai railway deal: Really better than Yingluck's?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2017
» Rail project really aims to please China & breaks laws created to give Thai public control over government spending & projects.
Warning: Cute baby pet pigs grow up to become big pigs
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/05/2017
» The man who sold him the tiny pet pig, said she would never grow big, but she did, very big. Her owner loves her just the same.
Govt allows six riders in a pickup – for now
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/04/2017
» A pickup truck can carry up to six people in its cab and bed, the government spokesman said on Thursday in an attempt to clear the confusion over the relaxed safety rule.
Sunrise, sunset: The future of jobs
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/12/2016
» Medical and beauty clinics will be the most successful businesses next year, while bleaching and dyeing will be the most vulnerable to closure, according to a research by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Royal Funeral Urn: Skilled craftsmen recruited from public
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/11/2016
» Royal Urn will be fifth, with a unique & distinct design. Royal Urns for Kings, Queens & Princes are never the same.
Farmers hurt by zero-tariff wheat for big business
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/07/2016
» Import tariffs on wheat ended in 2013 to help big food & animal feed companies, but farmers hurt by falling maize & cassava prices.