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Students press demands
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 17/08/2020
» An anti-government group has said it will stick to its original demands while at least 10,000 protesters rallied at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok on Sunday, in what appeared to be the largest demonstration against the government since Covid-19 restrictions were relaxed.
Hotels' mercy mission is no grab for profits
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 13/04/2020
» In every crisis, there are always helpers from all walks of life. During the Covid-19 saga, one of the unlikely helpers was one of hardest hit -- hotels which have recently joined hands with the government to convert their space into state quarantine shelters.
Ministry aims to cut teen pregnancy rate
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 16/09/2019
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) has set a target to reduce the number of teenage mothers from 39.5 for every 1,000 people to 25 by 2026.
PPRP factions 'fighting' over cabinet jobs
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 15/05/2019
» Rumours of infighting within the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) gained credence after 13 of its MPs based in the southern region cried foul over speculation that their group might not receive any cabinet seats.
Innovation ministry needs 'miracle' to go ahead
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 15/10/2018
» Attempts to create a new ministry to promote research and innovation in universities hang on a cabinet decision this week to approve the required laws, according to Deputy Education Minister Udom Kachintorn.
Phetchaburi floods expose rural-urban divide
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 22/08/2018
» Severe floods in Phetchaburi province have led to a rift opening up between rural residents and pampered downtown people.
Science chief defends 'new ministry' plan
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/05/2018
» Science and Technology Minister Suvit Maesincee insisted the new ministry that will result from the merger of the Science Ministry, the Office of Higher Education and state research arms, will not forsake social sciences and humanities as critics fear.
Betong's tourist fortunes improve
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 20/05/2018
» Despite being situated in a strife-torn area, the southernmost Betong district of Yala province has seen a surge in tourists.
A place in the sun for all revellers
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 14/04/2018
» While many Thai revellers headed straight to get wet and wild in Bangkok's wettest areas like Khao San Road, Silom and RCA at the start of the three-day Songkran festival, hundreds of senior citizens who preferred a return to the holiday's quieter religious and familial traditions flocked to Lumpini Park to celebrate the Thai New Year in retro style.
Universities seek funding
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 12/11/2017
» The Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (Apheit) has asked for more support from the government after two private universities were recently forced to shut down due to enrolment struggles, saying there might be more to come if no one reaches out to help.