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Alcohol sales easing awaits ministry nod
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/06/2025
» The committee on alcohol beverage control has acknowledged that the easing of alcohol bans on Buddhist holy days has yet to be extended to ordinary retail shops, pending clarification from the Ministry of Interior.
'Alien rice' threatens local strains
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/12/2023
» Thai rice is now under threat of losing its identity due to the popularity of alien rice strains smuggled in from neighbouring countries, according to the agriculture minister.
Call for govt to ban 'sly' alcohol ads
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/03/2023
» Anti-alcohol consumption networks on Tuesday called for a ban on the use of alcoholic beverage logos to promote non-alcoholic drinks, labelling it a marketing ploy to raise people's recognition of unhealthy products.
Resort told to leave Kwai Noi River
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/08/2021
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has ordered a luxury floating resort to be removed from the Kwai Noi River, an official said yesterday.
Rice Foundation calls for more R&D investment in the sector
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/12/2018
» Less investment in rice strain research and development from state-owned agencies is a major threat to a farming sector grappling with the "illusion" of poverty, according to Nipon Poapongsakorn, a distinguished fellow of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Govt urged to help farms on climate change
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/09/2018
» The state must give more financial help to enable farmers to adapt to the impact of climate change, according to the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC).