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A third of farmers at risk from farming chemicals
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 09/05/2016
» Up to 32% of farmers are at risk of suffering health problems associated with their exposure to hazardous agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides and fertilisers, the Public Health Ministry warned yesterday on National Farmers Day.
Govt okays B200bn in drought fight
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 13/04/2016
» The government has allocated over 200 billion baht for projects to battle the country's drought and help two million people in drought-stricken provinces nationwide.
Prayut: New one to be drafted if charter is rejected
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 12/04/2016
» If the draft constitution is voted down in the Aug 7 referendum, a new one will be written from scratch and no past charter will be used in its place, said junta chief Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday.
Water office warns drought is spreading
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/04/2016
» More than half of the country outside of irrigation zones is close to a drought crisis, according to the Royal Irrigation Department.
Red-bowl givers at risk of detention
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 05/04/2016
» Plans by the Pheu Thai Party to distribute red bowls for the Songkran water festival could cause social divisions, while politicians caught doing so will be sent to attitude adjustment camps, government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said yesterday.
Giving out red bowls will mean 'attitude' camp, Pheu Thai warned
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 04/04/2016
» The Pheu Thai Party's plan to distribute red bowls for the Songkran water festival this month would cause disunity and politicians caught doing it would be sent to attitude adjustment camps, government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on Monday.
Govt frowns on Songkran hoses, mobile water tanks
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 31/03/2016
» The government has asked people to refrain from using hoses and carrying water tanks on pickup trucks during the Songkran festival next month.
Prayut backs idea of 5 years of fully appointed Senate
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 03/03/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday endorsed a proposal to have the new Senate be fully appointed for five years to ensure stability once democracy is restored.
Rice farmers praised for water cuts
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 31/01/2016
» The government has praised farmers for being responsive to the policy to minimise the use of water by not growing off-season rice.
Plenty of water, but moving it to dry areas a problem
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 29/01/2016
» Enough water remains for consumption this dry season, but distributing it to non-irrigated areas will be difficult, government authorities said on Friday.