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Trouble beneath the calm surface
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/05/2025
» Under the scorching sun, the Kok River glimmers as it winds its way through the northern provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, before flowing into the Mekong River. Once a lifeline for local farms, fisheries, and tourism, the river is now a source of fear and uncertainty.
Ex-dept chief reported over groundwater abuse
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/10/2024
» A former director-general of the Department of Groundwater Resources has been reported to the police over his decision to allow a cassava starch factory in Nakhon Ratchasima to operate, which led to the exploitation of groundwater sources at the expense of local communities.
Thai business leader earns top Catholic honour
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/07/2023
» The Vatican has bestowed the Grand Cross of the Order, the highest rank in the Order of St Gregory the Great, to a Thai individual for his outstanding service to the Catholic Church and the wider community.
Thousands of Myanmar nationals take refuge as fighting continues
Post Reporters, Published on 26/06/2023
» Almost 4,800 Myanmar nationals are taking shelter in border districts in Mae Hong Son as fighting between the military and ethnic groups continues, according to local officials.
Prices surge into danger zone
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 24/01/2022
» Growing concern over food and energy prices has both the state and private sectors uneasy about an economic nightmare rapidly approaching.
Prawit urges swift action as severe drought looms
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2021
» Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon yesterday ordered state agencies to speed up developing groundwater resources and water gates to prevent saltwater intrusion amid predictions of severe drought.
Groundwater plan for drought in Isan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/02/2021
» The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) yesterday said it will supply groundwater to villagers in the kingdom's Northeast if they are hit hard by the upcoming drought season in April.
Santi denies budget panel sought bribes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/08/2020
» The House sub-committees have no power to revise the national budget after it has passed the first hearing, which means there are no loopholes for them to engage in corruption, according to Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat.
Local agencies to drill artesian wells for stricken farmers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/06/2020
» The government has ordered local authorities to prepare groundwater for sustained use by farmers and residents as a way to get through drought, according to Lt Gen Kongcheep Tantravanich, spokesman for Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
Drought adding to coronavirus woes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2020
» Thailand is struggling to cope with a worsening seasonal drought, which is forecast to last until July, as the country continues its fight to contain the coronavirus outbreak.