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Forum mulls dirty ocean issues
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 05/08/2018
» Thailand is ranked sixth worst for ocean pollution globally, an environmental forum was told on Friday.
Bangkok says #MeToo with new art show
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 26/06/2018
» As the #MeToo movement keeps gaining traction with more global celebrities being held to account for past transgressions, activists in Thailand are rekindling concern about rape and sexual harassment as the number of recorded complaints in the kingdom continues to rise.
'Culture of lawfulness' urged
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 21/05/2018
» Thailand must foster a "culture of lawfulness" in order to achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 16, ensuring peace, justice and strong institutions, a seminar was told.
UN urges Muslim help with refugees
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 11/05/2018
» The UN refugee agency has joined hands with the Sheikhul Islam Office to urge Muslims in Thailand to lend a helping hand to refugees during Ramadan, which begins next week.
Traffic law enforcement simply not tough enough
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 19/04/2018
» As another deadly Songkran comes to an end with no reduction in road deaths, there is great concern over what approaches the government can still employ to curb the carnage each year.
Eradicating slash-and-burn farming needs 'blue-sky' thinking
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 26/03/2018
» In a quest for blue sky and clean air, the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) has called on the governments of Asian countries to take a tougher stance on open burning, one of the major causes of air pollution in the region.
Tax 'feebate' suggested for electric vehicles to cut smog
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 23/03/2018
» Thailand would benefit from a tax "feebate" -- a system of charges and rebates -- for electric vehicles (EVs) as the kingdom attempts to curb air pollution from further damaging people's health and the economy.
UN staff stage strike over 'unfair' pay cuts
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 22/03/2018
» General staff of the United Nations (UN) in Thailand staged a half-day strike over plans to slash salaries for the second time in five years.
Missing lawyer's kin speak out
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 13/03/2018
» The wife of missing civil rights lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit has said she wants to see her husband's case become a lesson for Thai society.