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A third of farmers at risk from farming chemicals
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 09/05/2016
» Up to 32% of farmers are at risk of suffering health problems associated with their exposure to hazardous agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides and fertilisers, the Public Health Ministry warned yesterday on National Farmers Day.
Police deny ties to bodies at boneyard
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/04/2016
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) insisted Wednesday no police were involved with the charred bones found in a forest in Udon Thani last week.
NACC warned to back off Somchai case
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 24/04/2016
» The Supreme Court has the final say on whether the case involving the Somchai Wongsawat government's dispersal of yellow shirt protesters in 2008 can be withdrawn, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Prayut stands ground over nephew's job
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 20/04/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has defended the appointment of his nephew as an army officer by his brother, permanent secretary for defence Preecha Chan-o-cha.
Zero-dollar tour groups face ban
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/04/2016
» The government is seeking help to curb "zero-dollar", or cheap prepaid, tour groups from departing for Thailand to improve the national image and boost revenue and quality, the government spokesman says.
Govt to re-auction 4G licence
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 09/04/2016
» The government has rejected Advanced Info Service's (AIS) offer to take over the 4G 900-megahertz spectrum licence and concluded that a fresh auction should be held.
Network proposes new pension plan
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 09/04/2016
» A network of social advocates is calling on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to consider issuing national pension laws and regulations, saying they would help pave the way for an adequate and sustainable pension system for the elderly.
900MHz licence re-auction in May
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 08/04/2016
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will re-auction the 900MHz spectrum licence previously awarded to JAS Mobile Broadband and everyone can take part except JAS, which defaulted.
Red-bowl givers at risk of detention
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 05/04/2016
» Plans by the Pheu Thai Party to distribute red bowls for the Songkran water festival could cause social divisions, while politicians caught doing so will be sent to attitude adjustment camps, government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said yesterday.
PM gets new armoured cars worth B39m
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 29/03/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's two armoured Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard sedans, worth a hefty 19.5 million baht each, are ready to hit the road.