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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.
Police deny ties to bodies at boneyard
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/04/2016
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) insisted Wednesday no police were involved with the charred bones found in a forest in Udon Thani last week.
Democrats slam senate PM move and charter
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/04/2016
» The Democrat Party has opposed the move to allow appointed senators to take part in selecting a prime minister, warning it could spark greater political conflict.
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.
Pheu Thai's statement 'not against the law'
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 30/03/2016
» The Pheu Thai Party has not violated the public referendum law by urging voters to reject the draft charter, because the legslation is still being deliberated by the National Legislative Assembly and has not yet been passed, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday.
Democrats oppose Thai-Sino railway decision
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/03/2016
» Democrats oppose the government's plan to pay 100% of the cost of a high-speed train line from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima province, arguing the funds would be better spent on double-track freight rail and motorways.
Pratunam vendors say they're part of 'Bangkok's charm'
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 14/03/2016
» A small group of street vendors in the Pratunam area on Monday petitioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to order City Hall to review its plan to chase them off the sidewalks, arguing it would kill "Bangkok’s charm".
DSI to call in top monk over tax dodge case
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 25/02/2016
» Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya has asked the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to invite the Supreme Patriarch nominee in for questioning over his alleged involvement in a luxury car tax evasion scam.
Government plays defence on the use of students
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 21/02/2016
» The government has again been forced to defend itself against the controversial plan to deploy high school students dressed in khaki at the crucial charter referendum.
Asean, Obama to ink cooperation pact
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/02/2016
» Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and US president Barack Obama will jointly endorse guidelines to enhance cooperation in the first stand-alone US-Asean Summit at California's Rancho Mirage next week, says government spokesman Werachon Sukhondhapatipak.