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E-waste sorting 'a valid source of income'
News, Yongyuth Phuphuangpet, Published on 27/08/2018
» A local community in Kalasin's Khong Chai district, known for recycling scrap electronic equipment, has brushed off health and environment concerns from so-called e-waste while stressing the need for a long-delayed incineration plant for proper garbage management.
Health fears over e-waste inundation
News, Yongyuth Phuphuangpet, Published on 08/06/2018
» KALASIN: An inspection of discarded electronic products and other so-called e-waste was launched in Khong Chai district yesterday as the province is being inundated with over 1,200 tonnes every month, or around 20,000 tonnes a year.
Kalasin locals kick up stink over molasses
News, Yongyuth Phuphuangpet, Published on 23/05/2018
» KALASIN: Locals yesterday signed a petition to pressure Mitr Phol BioFuel Co Ltd, an affiliated firm of Mitr Phol Group, to scrap the expansion of molasses storage in the area which they say is causing pollution in the community.
Drug suspect kills policeman, wounds another
Yongyuth Phuphuangpet, Published on 11/05/2018
» KALASIN: A manhunt is under way for a drug suspect who shot and killed one police officer and wounded another when they raided on a raft on Lam Pao river in Tha Khantho district on Thursday evening.
Two students fined for naked photo shoot on bridge
Yongyuth Phuphuangpet, Published on 13/04/2018
» KALASIN: A female university student and male companion were arrested and fined on Friday after photos of her naked at night on a bridge across Lampao reservoir went viral online.
Rape, assault suspect faces seven charges
News, Yongyuth Phuphuangpet, Published on 18/02/2018
» KALASIN: Police have pressed seven charges against an accused rapist following an assault on a university student and the shooting of her male friend. They have also expanded their investigation as they believe the crime may not have been his first.
Park plan has hospital backers livid
News, Yongyuth Phuphuangpet, Published on 15/02/2018
» Kalasin: Residents are up in arms over a decision by local authorities to turn the old provincial hall into a public park instead of a new medical centre as previously agreed.