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Channels of kindness for flood victims
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Villagers in Chiang Rai are experiencing flooding that has so far affected over 9,000 families. Many people, particularly in Mae Sai district, are stranded in their homes awaiting help from rescue officers. Meanwhile, floods and landslides are also wreaking havoc in other northern provinces, not to mention the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. In Chiang Mai, several people have been injured or are missing while many areas in Nan are also currently under water. The floods in Nan are reportedly the worst in 100 years. Several organisations — public, private and foundations — have joined forces to provide relief for flood-affected victims in all areas. To help out, Life has compiled a list of places where people can donate necessities or provide financial aid.
New Thai app allows drivers to leave licence at home
Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2024
» Thailand's Department of Land Transport (DLT) has introduced a QR Licence mobile app to provide convenience to motorists who will no longer need to carry a driver’s licence.
Flooding affects about 30,000 families in 12 Thai provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 15/09/2024
» Flooding is affecting 30,073 families in 12 provinces, mostly in the North, and is rising in some provinces, especially northeastern ones, on Sunday while weather forecasters expect more heavy rains this week.
Most Thais have little confidence in govt: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 15/09/2024
» Most Thais have little confidence in the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration and their greatest worries are the government’s failure to keep promises and the premier’s lack of experience in politics, according to an opinion poll.
Long road ahead for Thai PM Paetongtarn
Published on 15/09/2024
» Economists and political analysts see potential in the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration's policies, but the public will have to wait and see how they turn out.
Let's see what the ladies can do
Roger Crutchley, Published on 15/09/2024
» It was interesting to note the new Thai cabinet includes eight women which is a record for the Kingdom. This seems to be part of a trend as the recently formed British government features 11 female cabinet members.
More bribes to 'look into'
Postbag, Published on 15/09/2024
» Re: "NACC to probe bribes by Deere", (BP, Sept 14).
‘Fierce’ rivalry expected in Phitsanulok by-election
Published on 14/09/2024
» Fierce competition is expected in Sunday’s by-election in Phitsanulok to replace Padipat Santipada, who was banned from politics for 10 years following the disbandment of the now-defunct Move Forward Party.
Five-minute limit set on Moo Deng visits
Published on 14/09/2024
» Fans of Moo Deng, the world’s most famous baby hippo, will have a maximum of five minutes to see her, the Khao Kheow Open Zoo said on Saturday, as thousands thronged the site in Chon Buri province.
SET turns the corner as political issues dissipate
Business, Published on 14/09/2024
» August was a special time for the Thai market. At the beginning of the month, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index was at 1,320.86 points as uncertainty prevailed and the market mood was quite dull. The ethics case involving former prime minister Srettha Thavisin was a major overhang for the SET.