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Thai Tourism to lose up to $47bn
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 02/07/2020
» GENEVA: Global tourism revenues are expected to fall by up to US$3.3 trillion due to Covid-19 restrictions, with Thailand standing to lose $47 billion, according to a UN study published on Wednesday.
Water wars looming
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 16/01/2020
» The sustainability of the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) plan is at risk of being stymied by drought and water conflicts, water experts warn.
Thousands join rival rallies
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 13/01/2020
» Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha turned up in droves on Sunday for their respective political rallies, with the rival camps likely to square off again next month when the anti-Prayut event organisers plan another event in Chiang Mai.
Study finds gambling on the rise
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/10/2019
» A Centre for Gambling Studies (CGS) survey has found that more than 700,000 people who gambled this year were first-time punters, with the youngest being only seven years old.
Panel votes for chemical ban
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/10/2019
» A four-party committee has unanimously voted for a ban on the use of three toxic farming chemicals, heaping pressure on the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC), which has resisted an outright ban, to follow suit.
Unity govt 'same as a dictatorship,' parties say
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 16/04/2019
» Political parties have poured cold water on the idea of setting up a national unity government as a way out of a potential deadlock following the March 24 election.
PM plays down calls for national govt
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 10/04/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has poured cold water on the idea of a national government to save the country from political deadlock.
NACC watch probe result out today
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 27/12/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has postponed its consideration of the findings of the probe into luxury watches worn by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon until Thursday.
Bans set to hit air polluters
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 20/11/2018
» Construction sites in Bangkok found to be a source of severe air pollution could be ordered to halt work until the problem is resolved, according to Environment Minister Gen Surasak Kanjanarat.
Probe into pilfered fund for disabled
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 20/09/2018
» Labour Minister Adul Sangsingkeo is looking into alleged irregularities in the spending of state funds granted to an employment promotion programme for people with disabilities that caused losses of up to 1.5 billion baht a year.