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Myawaddy households struggle without power from Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2023
» Ordinary households in Myawaddy have been hit hard by the decision to cut off the supply of electricity across the border from Thailand, but big Chinese investors are unaffected, their huge complexes brightly lit as usual at night.
Govt defends unlicensed ATK sales
Published on 10/11/2021
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) on Tuesday defended selling cheap NovaGen Antigen Test Kits (ATK) that have been banned in the EU.
Laos locks down capital
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/09/2021
» Laos has locked down its capital Vientiane and banned travel between Covid-hit provinces, as cases hit a record high.
First Covid restriction easing, alcohol ban extended
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/04/2020
» The government has allowed the reopening on Sunday of six types of businesses, such as markets and small eateries but not malls, in the first stage of relaxation of disease-control restrictions.
Bangkok malls to close, 89 new virus cases
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/03/2020
» City Hall has ordered Bangkok shopping malls to close from Sunday until April 12 as it steps up the battle against the spread of the coronavirus.
First Thai infected did not visit Wuhan markets
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/02/2020
» The first Thai found to be infected with the coronavirus after a visit to Wuhan, a 73-year-old woman, says she did not go to any fresh markets while on holiday.
Beach food shop fined for incorrect prices
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/04/2019
» A beach food shop in Hua Hin district has been fined for incorrect prices but investigators found no ground to take action against it for overcharging.
Rescuers seek 'totally safe' cave way out for boys
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/07/2018
» The chief organiser of the successful search for 12 boys and their football coach said Tuesday that discussions are under way on the best and "totally safe" way to bring them out of the Tham Luang caves.
Rescue enters key phase
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/07/2018
» Race on to beat wet weather later in week
Black markets
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 23/02/2018
» More than half of the approximately 1,000 markets operating across Bangkok are running illegally, city governor Aswin Kwanmuang says, as authorities ramp up efforts to address the problem.