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Fukushima saddened by Bangkok sushi cancellation
Kyodo News, Published on 25/03/2018
» FUKUSHIMA, Japan: Fishery workers in Fukushima were shocked and saddened after an event serving fish from the northeastern Japan prefecture was cancelled in Bangkok earlier this month due to strong opposition from a local consumer group.
'Father of 15' testifies at surrogate trial
Kyodo News, Published on 07/02/2018
» A Japanese man who fathered at least a dozen babies using Thai surrogate mothers appeared in court via video conference Tuesday, testifying in a case in which he is suing for paternal rights.
Railways, trams to hit fast-track in 2018
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 22/01/2018
» This will be a "strong" year for plans to kick-start provincial public transport systems across the country, with such plans in at least five provinces on the government's radar, says Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) chief Chaiwat Thongkamkoon.
Groups seek to make Bangkok 'walkable'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 22/01/2018
» Turning Bangkok into a "walkable city" -- one in which people travel by foot, bicycle or public transportation -- will increase the well-being of its inhabitants, said Pornsan Vichienpradit, deputy director of the Urban Design and Development Centre.
Police boast of anti-trafficking achievements
News, Published on 22/01/2018
» Thai police boasted several achievements in fighting human trafficking last year, highlighting prosecution against wrongdoers including government officials.
Foreign 'Romeos' continue preying on wealthy Thai women
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/01/2018
» Foreign gangs behind romance scams targeting wealthy Thai women are flourishing, despite intensive efforts to crack down on the crime.
Thailand eyes moves to allow medical marijuana plantations
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2018
» Is Thailand now ready to legalise marijuana plantations for medical use? In recent days both legislators and state officials have been in the news after coming out to voice their support for cannabis cultivation for limited use within the medical realm.
Accused wildlife smuggling kingpin caught
Published on 20/01/2018
» Police have arrested a suspected wildlife trafficking kingpin said to be behind much of the illegal trade in Asia for over a decade, officials said Saturday.
Prayut gives nod to SRT stimulus plan
News, Published on 20/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has given the nod to the loss-ridden State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) rehabilitation plan which should help accelerate the setting-up of a subsidiary to specifically manage and develop the SRT's assets and eventually turn its business around.