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Consumer agency calls in debt-stricken fitness club
News, Published on 22/08/2012
» The Office of the Consumer Protection Board will hold talks with the management of financially troubled fitness club California Wow Xperience to discuss members' complaints tomorrow.
Cheating poor foreign workers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/06/2012
» Tricks, broken promises & weak laws allow some employers & brokers to make easy money from poor migrant workers.
The illusion of progress is still our top priority
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 16/06/2012
» A priority is, as most people know, the most important task at hand at any given moment. I learnt that fact when I was four and needed the toilet and wanted to play football both at the same time. Of course I made the wrong choice about where my priorities lay and ended up being too wet to play football.
Weekly highlights
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 15/06/2012
» Confrontation between the Constitution Court and the parliament was narrowly averted when the parliament backed down from challenging the court’s authority. New troubles are brewing for Pheu Thai Party leader Yongyuth Wichaidit and de facto leader Thaksin Shinawatra. And two innocent people shot dead and two others wounded as student gang violence rears its ugly head again.
Toxic Waste: Voluntary reporting not working
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2012
» Chemical fires & leaks at Map Ta Phut left many dead & injured. Required reporting of hazardous chemical usage may be needed.
End this abuse by companies
News, Published on 24/04/2012
» With some commendable exceptions, business and government departments concerned are failing to come to grips with new, higher expectations for the treatment of workers.
Ban on high-pressure water guns
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/04/2012
» High-pressure water guns are illegal, but that has not stopped their sale and use, especially during Songkran. This year authorities say a crackdown is coming.
Strict ban on illegal water guns
Online Reporters, Published on 09/04/2012
» Dangerous high-pressure water guns, banned nine years ago, will be targeted by officials during Songkran after reports indicated they are still being sold in several provinces, including Bangkok.
Hospital emergencies: Who will be accepted?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/03/2012
» Hospitals will be accepting more emergency patients, but exactly who, when & for how long not decided yet.
Are zoos cashing in on tiger trade?
Spectrum, Tunya Sukpanich, Published on 26/02/2012
» Trade and trafficking in tigers and tiger parts in Thailand drew international attention following the seizure of 400kg of tiger meat and carcasses in Bangkok's Khlong Sam Wa district earlier this month. It's remained a thorny issue in Thailand despite global efforts to save the animals from extinction.