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Chiang Mai tourism hit by smog
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/04/2023
» Severe haze pollution has not only posed a health hazard to residents in Chiang Mai, but also hit tourism.
Boarding school told to punish suspected rapists
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/09/2022
» The education minister has told a boarding school in Phetchabun to punish students involved in the sexual assault of female pupils in its dormitory on Aug 24, if found guilty.
Senators seen as PM puppets
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/05/2019
» At least 160 or two-thirds of the 250 newly appointed senators have military or police backgrounds, sparking criticism that the Upper House is a tool to extend the regime's rule, which critics say would renew political conflict.
Monsoon storms to last until Sunday
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 03/10/2018
» Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in most parts of the country including Bangkok until Sunday, while the cool season is forecast to arrive mid-month, according to the Meteorological Department (MD).
Protesters ready for Doi Suthep 'war'
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/04/2018
» CHIANG MAI: A civic network will this Sunday intensify its protest against the state housing project at the foot of Doi Suthep in an attempt to prompt Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to make the "right" decision and return the area to nature.
12 provinces still affected by floods
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/11/2017
» Flooding persists in 12 provinces, with 233,180 people affected by the floods that have claimed 18 lives over the last month.
Downtown Khon Kaen struggles to stay dry
Published on 30/10/2017
» Officials expect a two-day struggle to prevent water from the Phong River rushing through a collapsed section of embankment and flooding economic areas in downtown Khon Kaen.
Cold season to start next week
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/10/2017
» The cold season is expected to arrive early next week, with temperatures initially dropping by 2-5°C, the Meteorological Department says.
Flood warnings for North and Central Plains
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/10/2017
» People living along the banks of several rivers in the North and Central Plains have been warned to brace for floods following heavy rainfall.
Small police station run largely by villagers succeeds in cutting crime
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/09/2017
» A small village in Non Sila district in this northeastern province has seen its crime rate and public disturbances tumble after setting up a "village police station".