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Activists call on Laos dam operator to own up
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 10/08/2018
» Activists and regional development experts on Thursday demanded Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Power Company (PNPC) to take responsibility for all damages caused by the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy dam, which collapsed on July 25.
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.
Deadline set for welfare card pickup
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 18/07/2018
» The Finance Ministry has set Sept 30 as the final deadline for welfare card registrants to pick up their cards, according to government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd.
Cave drama prompts media curbs calls
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 13/07/2018
» A standardised procedure is needed to screen reporters who cover sensitive news, a seminar on the lessons learned from the media coverage of the Tham Luang cave rescue was told.
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.
Police blamed for horrific cadet skydiving deaths
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 25/06/2018
» On March 31, 2014, a group of nine police cadets were preparing for skydiving training at the Naresuan camp in Phetchaburi's Cha-am district. The drill was part of a mandatory course for the young cadets, who were in their second year.
US-China trade war may benefit Asean
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 19/06/2018
» The ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China is yielding more opportunities for Thailand and Asean to extend their grip on international trade, said Matthew Pottinger, an adviser to the Asia desk of the National Security Council (NSC).
'Cruel' dog owner escapes charges despite complaints
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 17/06/2018
» The 62-year-old lady and owner of over 30 dogs, Sangwaree Gunjairungroj, who an animal rights group has accused of torturing her pets, will not be charged with animal cruelty, according to officials.
Thanathorn exploits status as newbie
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 04/06/2018
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the newly-registered Future Forward Party was the first new of a new wave of politicians to get on the military regime's nerves.
Move to fend off future floods
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 21/05/2018
» The Thai and Japanese governments are moving forward with the 3rd Outer Ring Road Diversion Channel megaproject to serve as the primary countermeasure to protect Thailand's economic powerhouse Bangkok from future flooding.