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Haze fight needs new approach, say experts
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 25/01/2021
» Thailand is heading in the wrong direction with its approach to solving PM2.5 microdust and other air pollution problems as measures are not systematic or year-round, according to academics.
Masks and bikinis as red-light districts reopen
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 02/07/2020
» With performers wearing facemasks as well as bikinis, Bangkok's red-light districts reopened on Wednesday after more than three months of shutdown to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Thailand's internet censorship rates 6/10
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 17/01/2020
» Thailand has received a score of 6 out of 10 for internet censorship, on par with various regional peers, according to UK-based tech research firm Comparitech.
3 arrested, 500kg of marijuana worth over B7.6m seized
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 17/01/2020
» KHON KAEN: Two men and a woman were arrested and over 500kg of compressed marijuana seized at a checkpoint in Nam Phong district on Thursday.
Speed limit hike 'to cut crashes'
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/01/2020
» The Transport Ministry is looking at raising the speed limit for the outside lane of major roads to at least 90km per hour, according to minister Saksayam Chidchob.
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.
Commerce Ministry warns on prices
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 21/05/2019
» The Commerce Ministry is once again warning private hospitals of severe legal repercussions for overcharging patients, after several probes found that many medical facilities often mark up the prices of their medicines by as much as 900%.
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.
Regime seeks neighbours' help on smog
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 10/04/2019
» The government has sought cooperation from Myanmar and Laos to help mitigate haze, which is wreaking havoc in the North, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Poll chiefs feel the heat
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 09/04/2019
» The embattled Election Commission (EC) is expected to face two potentially serious petitions on Tuesday with one calling for the nullification of the March 24 poll and the other demanding the impeachment of its seven members for alleged malfeasance in its handling of the election.