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CCSA discusses restrictions
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/07/2021
» The government is set to impose tougher measures to slow the rising rate of Covid-19 cases, including restricting people's movements.
Thai food 'under threat' from foreign influences
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/11/2018
» The Culture Ministry has pledged to investigate ways to preserve authentic Thai cuisine from the increasing influence of foreign dishes.
Dangerous exit dive only way out for boys
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/07/2018
» Coming rain may force boys to swim for safety
Fukushima fish cause a big stink
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/03/2018
» Consumer advocacy groups have called on the authorities to give the names of 12 Japanese restaurants that serve fish imported from Fukushima in Japan for the sake of public safety.
A reluctant star
Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 19/12/2017
» Jay Fai has been a local legend for decades. But the award of a Michelin Star has made her into an overnight celebrity.
Worst floods in 2 decades hit Sakon Nakhon (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/07/2017
» Tropical depression "Sonca" has lashed Sakon Nakhon, leading to the worst floods in the northeastern province for two decades. Flooding persisted across the Northeast.
The million baht crayfish
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/02/2017
» Crayfish sets price record after seafood restaurant owner becomes obsessed with unique colouring & bids 100,000, 500,000 & finally 1 million for it.
Alibaba vs. Lazada: Asean e-commerce fight looming
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/12/2016
» As world shifts to borderless e-commerce system, Amazon & China-backed Lazada set for intense Asean competition.
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.
Pesticides in fruits & vegetables: Govt quality mark fails test
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/05/2016
» 57% of Q mark rated fruits, vegetables fail toxic chemical residue tests after samples sent to UK for testing. Expensive retailers do little better than wet markets.