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'7 dangerous days' of travelling begin
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 12/04/2024
» People have started travelling upcountry ahead of the Songkran holiday amid concerns from road safety advocates over increases in road accidents outside of the so-called "seven dangerous days" of travelling.
Cadmium waste buyer postpones meeting with police
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/04/2024
» The owner of mishandled cadmium waste has postponed his meeting with police, while his wife also faces charges after more of the hazardous substance was found at a company she owns in Bangkok.
Agencies told to boost preparedness for floods
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/04/2024
» Water management agencies have been told to regularly report their progress in implementing 10 key measures to cope with this year's rainy season, which forecasters have said would be an unusually wet one.
PM orders return of toxic waste
News, Published on 11/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered relevant parties to ensure cadmium tailings recently found at various locations are transported back to Tak by the month's end, said government spokesman Chai Watcharonke.
Drink-driving activist wants offenders sent to prison
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/04/2024
» A prominent campaigner against drink driving has written to the president of the Supreme Court and the attorney-general asking they consider giving drunk drivers the maximum penalty this year - imprisonment, especially repeat offenders.
1,600 officials to ensure order at popular Songkran locations
News, Published on 08/04/2024
» At least 1,600 Bangkok officials and volunteers will be on duty over Songkran in Phra Nakhon district to ensure tourists' safety at popular spots like on the Khao San and Silom roads.
BRT set to see upgrades
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/04/2024
» Bangkok's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will receive a few upgrades this year, with electric buses set to start joining its fleet in July, and a planned expansion of the route in the works.
Riverside underground power cable project causes road collapse
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2024
» The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) on Sunday attributed a collapsed road section in Nonthaburi province on Saturday to its underground power cable project situated near the Chao Phraya River.
Provinces on alert after acid leak into river from Laos
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/04/2024
» The government is monitoring sulphuric acid contamination in the Mekong River on the Lao side of the border.
Thailand 'ready' for Songkran festivities
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 07/04/2024
» This year's three-week-long Songkran festival with festivities to take place across the country is expected to give tourism a much-needed boost as it is expected to bring in tens of billions of baht in tourism income.