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Wellness hub opens in Chiang Rai
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/01/2025
» Mae Fah Luang University (MFU) in Chiang Rai has officially opened an expanded wellness centre to address the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases in northern Thailand and the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Troubled times for Thailand's transport sector
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/12/2024
» Mishaps and misfortunes cast a shadow over the government's attempts to get the nation moving more efficiently.
Northern issues on agenda as Thai PM heads to Chiang Rai
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 24/11/2024
» This week’s cabinet meeting is to be conducted in Chiang Mai on Friday as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads a cabinet tour to the northern province and its neighbouring province, Chiang Rai.
Myanmar talks tackle border river issues
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/10/2024
» Thailand and Myanmar were expected to discuss on Wednesday the possibility of dismantling buildings that protrude over the Mae Sai River as part of bilateral cooperation efforts to tackle the area's flooding problems.
Outgoing Chiang Rai governor faces probe over absence
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/09/2024
» Thailand's Interior Ministry is launching a disciplinary probe against outgoing Chiang Rai governor, Puttipong Sirimart, after he was found to be repeatedly absent during relief operations in the flood-hit province.
11 central Thai provinces face floods amid typhoon fallout
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 08/09/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) warned 11 provinces in the Central region about the increasing water discharge rate from the Chao Phraya Dam, a move that aims to mitigate the effects of super typhoon Yagi.
Thailand Consumers Council highlights school bus safety concerns
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) says there is cause for concern over safety on school buses and urged schools nationwide to address the matter.
North braces for extreme heat, summer storms
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 08/03/2024
» Temperatures are expected to exceed 40C in all regions of Thailand this month and in April, the Meteorological Department has warned.
Rail work puts squeeze on city
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/01/2019
» While the rail system for public transport is under construction around the country, traffic chaos can be expected throughout this year in Bangkok, particularly in the north, as several projects gather steam.
China outreach aims to rescue tourism
Business, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/10/2018
» Thai travel agencies are mobilising efforts to woo back Chinese travellers in the wake of July's deadly Phuket boat disaster and amid rising competition from neighbouring countries by promoting second-tier provinces and appealing to authorities to ease visa requirements.