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Democrat Party's Abhisit promotes waste‑to‑energy policy
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2026
» Abhisit Vejjajiva, the leader of the Democrat Party, has unveiled an ambitious policy platform aimed at transforming waste management into a key driver of green economic growth, while pushing for meaningful decentralisation of power to local administrations.
Academics sound alarm ahead of poll
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/01/2026
» A group calling itself Academics for Society are urging voters to impose an "electoral boycott" on political parties it says are hostile to Thailand's long-term development, warning that the country is nearing a critical breaking point ahead of the Feb 8 general election.
Yodchanan hears fishery concerns
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/01/2026
» Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat visited Samut Sakhon on Tuesday to meet with local fishing operators and to listen to their concerns on matters affecting Thailand's fishing industry.
Toxin levels rise in Kok River
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2025
» A Senate committee has warned of worsening arsenic and heavy metal contamination in the Kok River in Chiang Rai from mines in Myanmar's Shan State.
Panel wants Land Bridge study redone
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/08/2025
» The House Committee on Land, Natural Resources and Environment is calling for a thorough review of the Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) for the controversial Land Bridge megaproject, saying the report contains incomplete and/or inaccurate information that could hurt the project's prospects.
Critics urge govt to withdraw two bills including a casino one
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/07/2025
» A coalition of civic groups and the opposition People's Party (PP) have called on the government to withdraw two controversial bills, one aimed at legalising casino-entertainment complexes and another amending the country's gambling laws to allow online betting.
Phu Kradueng cable car 'not just about tourism'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/05/2025
» A Pheu Thai Party MP from Loei province said the proposed cable car to the top of Phu Kradueng is not solely intended to boost tourism, but also to support emergency operations and environmental management in the national park.
Complaints target 'zero dollar' steel factory
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/04/2025
» The House committee on national security and border affairs will inspect a Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co steel factory in Rayong early next month, following allegations of illegal operations as well as concerns over environmental compliance.
Activists flag reservoir risks
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/11/2024
» A group of environmentalists has asked a House committee to investigate two reservoir construction projects which they say could pose a threat to the Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex, a Unesco World Heritage site.
Thai govt casts eye over Phangnga airport construction
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/10/2024
» The House Committee for Transportation is closely following the construction of Andaman International Airport in Phangnga, scheduled to open by 2030.