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Weed use leaps after law eased
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/05/2024
» The public health minister says cannabis use among young adults is now 10 times greater when compared to two years ago before decriminalisation, and he believes the government's plan to relist cannabis as a narcotic must be based on scientific reasoning.
Lop Buri residents deny ‘harassing’ macaques
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/04/2024
» Lop Buri residents are upset by suggestions from national parks authorities that they have been harassing the macaques that have become a major nuisance in the town.
Prayut touts Thailand as major global EV hub with Japanese support
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/05/2022
» Thailand has confidence it can become the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) production hub if it has strong support from Japan, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday.
MRC agrees hydro pact
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/11/2021
» The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Council has agreed on a strategy for joint hydroelectric power development to reduce environmental impacts on member countries.
Prawit sets out river stance
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/11/2020
» Thailand says it supports sustainable development along the Mekong River with fewer boundary impacts to make sure that no one is left behind and all should gain equal benefits from the international river's natural resources, says Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon who delivered the statement during a meeting of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Council.
PM holds urgent haze meeting
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/10/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday held an urgent video-conference with 16 provincial governors and related ministries after PM2.5 air pollution exceeded the so-called safe level in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.
Hearing backs Mae Wong dam
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/11/2013
» NAKHON SAWAN - Most of the 2,000 or so residents who attended a public hearing on the controversial Mae Wong dam project on Monday believe the dam could ease floods and droughts in the province. They urged the government to go ahead with its construction.