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Bhumjaithai coalition faces daunting challenges
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/03/2026
» As the Election Commission (EC) shrugs off legal hassles and proceeds with MP endorsements, the formation of a new coalition government, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) at the helm, is taking shape.
Songkran could feature a soaking from the skies
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/04/2025
» More tropical storms are forecast during the coming Songkran festival, particularly in upper Thailand, where strong winds, thunderstorms and hail are expected between April 12 and 14, according to the Meteorological Department.
Thai govt ‘slow to react’ to tremors
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/03/2025
» The Senate on Monday took the government to task for what it said was a slow response to Friday’s earthquake in Myanmar that saw strong tremors sweep across Thailand.
United Nations Development Programme tie-up to bolster climate change resilience
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/11/2024
» Efforts are being made to strengthen Thailand's ability to deal with the increasing threat of climate change.
Suspend classes on very hot days: education official
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/05/2024
» The secretary-general of the Basic Education Commission is advising school management to suspend onsite teaching on extremely hot days.
Thailand faces scorching 43-44.5°C in April
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/04/2024
» Weather forecasters warn high temperatures could reach 43.0-44.5 degrees Celsius this month, with occasional relief from summer storms.
High temperatures to linger until April
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/03/2024
» The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is warning the public, especially those living in the country's northern regions, to brace for higher-than-average temperatures, which are expected at the end of the month and will last until early April.
Warning: It's heat stroke weather
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/03/2024
» Heat stroke is a real danger with "feels like" temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius possible in the current humid conditions, the weather office warns.
Rules needed 'to rein in influencers'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/03/2024
» The government should rein in social media influencers to prevent them from churning out unethical or even illegal content, suggested the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Weather warning: summer storms, high temperatures
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/03/2024
» Summer storms will bring downpours to parts of the Northeast, Central, East and South over the next few days as a low-pressure system moves over the upper part of the country, the Meteorological Department warned on Monday.