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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.
5 'sandbox' schemes to ease labour woes
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 10/10/2024
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation will introduce five additional higher education "sandbox" programmes to produce graduates to meet market demand and attract foreign investment.
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.
Dam water discharge warning issued
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 27/09/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has warned 11 central provinces where the Chao Phraya River flows through to prepare to deal with higher water levels as the Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat speeds up water drainage there.
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.
Factory construction halts amid wage row
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 18/08/2024
» Hundreds of Myanmar migrant workers staged a protest blocking entry to an under-construction factory in an industrial estate in Prachin Buri's Sri Maha Phot district after being left unpaid over the past two months, leaving many without money to even buy food.
Demands grow for specific law on electric cigarettes
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/08/2024
» Deputy Public Health Minister Thanakrit Jitareerat is calling for the introduction of a separate law to restrict the use and sales of e-cigarettes in Thailand, saying existing laws have proved to be ineffective.
Chalerm and son prepare to switch parties
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 20/07/2024
» Wan Ubumrung, a former Pheu Thai Party MP for Bangkok, confirmed on Saturday that he is moving to the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), and his father Chalerm may also be joining him there
Concerns about foreign property perks downplayed
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 06/07/2024
» The government has played down concerns raised over the possible negative impacts of its proposal to increase the foreign ownership quota for condominiums to 75% and extend land leasehold terms to 99 years.
Suspension awaits new provincial administrative organisation chair
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 06/07/2024
» Charn Phuangphet, who recently won the provincial administrative organisation (PAO) chairman election in Pathum Thani, will be suspended from duty as soon as he assumes office, said a highly placed source in the Interior Ministry.