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Dems see Hat Yai as next Hong Kong
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/04/2023
» The Democrat Party wants to woo investors by dusting off its plan to transform the commercial district of Hat Yai in Songkhla into an economic powerhouse.
Aussie drug check centre a lifesaver
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 19/04/2023
» Southeast Asian countries particularly Thailand, where drug use remains a serious problem, should learn a lesson and apply a drug checking service model from Australia following the launch of its first fixed-site health and drug checking service -- CanTEST -- in Canberra nearly nine months ago.
A taste of populism
News, Published on 16/04/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party's "digital wallet" policy, designed to woo voters ahead of the May 14 general election, has drawn a mixed reaction from politicians and the public alike.
Govt warns of populist policy risks
News, Published on 12/04/2023
» The government has warned against political parties' populist policies requiring substantial sums of money, saying that after other essential expenses are deducted, the budget for the 2024 fiscal year will have only 220 billion baht left for spending on such policies.
Election Comission wants Pheu Thai's giveaway details
News, Published on 09/04/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) has ordered the Pheu Thai Party to clarify the source of finance for its policy of giving away 10,000 baht to everyone aged 16 and older, according to a source at the agency.
Waste plants cause stink
News, Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 02/04/2023
» Rather than protecting the environment and people from garbage pollution, the government plans to tackle overflowing waste by promoting small localised waste-to-energy projects.
Setting the bar even higher
News, Published on 25/03/2023
» Driving up poll goals is the name of the game for many political parties competing in general elections.
EC issues jail warning over false party claims
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) has warned people not to lodge false complaints against parties in the run-up to the election, saying they themselves will face prosecution if such petitions are believed to be of malicious intent.
Authorities relent on tourists' school uni craze
Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2023
» A tempest in a teapot over Chinese tourists wearing Thai school uniforms has ended with authorities conceding that the visitors mean no harm and are probably doing the country a favour by promoting it.
Warning issued after 2 weeks of smog in Lampang
Online Reporters, Published on 04/03/2023
» Health warnings were issued on Saturday as the northern province of Lampang entered a second week contending with heavy smog from agricultural burning that has generated an excess of particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5).