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Watershed harm probed
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/02/2026
» Officials have confirmed extensive illegal logging and road construction inside a protected watershed area of the Mae Yuam Wildlife Sanctuary in Mae Hong Son province, following public allegations.
Border hostilities fuel political pressure
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/12/2025
» The fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which began on Dec 7, are appalling.
A 'dangerous' July for the Shinawatras
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/06/2025
» The Hun Sen effect -- caused by a controversial private telephone call recording between Cambodia's de facto leader and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra -- has thrown Thai politics into disarray. Ms Paetongtarn is in treacherous waters as calls for her resignation grow. Her opponents are to gather today in a bid to throw her out of office.
Response to graft cases criticised
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/12/2024
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has released a report on high-profile graft cases which it says have been a slight to the public while their impacts have also exacerbated poverty.
Key panel appointment for negotiation with Cambodia may face delay
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/11/2024
» The planned appointment of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) to negotiate with Cambodia on the development of disputed maritime areas in the Gulf of Thailand might not be tabled for the cabinet's consideration Tuesday.
City Hall set to begin PM2.5 measures
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will begin implementing measures to encourage public participation in addressing air pollution, focusing on tackling PM2.5 fine dust pollution this year.
20-baht fare extension sought for Red Line
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2024
» The operator of the Red Line is seeking to extend its 20-baht flat-rate fare for a second year after the current trial expires in November, as it has led to a big increase in ridership.
Hong Kong gangsters arrested at airport for heroin smuggling
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/08/2024
» Four Hong Kong nationals were arrested while smuggling 14kg of heroin packed in candy boxes at Suvarnabhumi airport, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) reported on Friday.
Former head of space tech agency accused of graft
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/06/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is investigating a former director-general of the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) in connection with personal use of an official vehicle, officials said on Thursday.
'Gen Z' group alarmed by rise in vaping in schools
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/05/2024
» A campaign is gaining traction to eradicate e-cigarettes from schools where use has increased more than fivefold in the last seven years, according to studies cited by campaigners.