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4 Move Forward MPs quit bridge panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2024
» Four MPs of the Move Forward Party (MFP) have quit a House committee studying the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, saying they do not want to rubber-stamp a project they disagree with.
Japan firms cool on Malaysia-Singapore rail project
Published on 11/01/2024
» TOKYO - Japanese companies have decided to drop their plans to get involved in a high-speed rail project connecting Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, government and company sources said on Thursday.
Braving hurdles for green transport
News, Sumet Ongkittikul, Published on 10/01/2024
» 'Match your words with your actions." That was the message from teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg when she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 2019 instead of flying to attend the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York.
Chatuchak vendors protest 55% fee hike
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/01/2024
» Sellers in Chatuchak Weekend Market gathered on Tuesday at Lan Khon Muang square near City Hall, demanding the suspension of a “slave” contract that raises their monthly costs by 55%.
Enjoy day trips around Bangkok with SRT
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/01/2024
» To mark the start of the Year of the Dragon, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is kicking off a series of day trips from Bangkok to the Pa Sak Jolasid Dam in the ancient town of Lop Buri this Saturday and Sunday, as well as Jan 13-14. Featuring popular tourist attractions, itineraries include enjoyable farm tours and opportunities for people of all ages to learn about history.
Ramp up maritime security, ex-Japan diplomat warns
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/01/2024
» The president of the Foreign Policy Institute Japan has suggested that Thailand needs to strengthen its maritime security as global geopolitics are becoming increasingly intense, particularly in Asia and the South China Sea.
Air Canada resumes Bangkok-Vancouver direct flight
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2024
» Air Canada marks its 35-year milestone in Thailand by resuming direct flights between Bangkok and Vancouver until May 3. The airline aims to increase seating capacity by more than 35% compared to the previous year.
New Year road toll reaches 190
Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» in the four days Dec 29 to Jan 1 there were 1,570 traffic accidents which killed 190 people and injured 1,574 others, and Kanchanaburi province had the most accidents and largest number of injured.
Flooding disaster death toll rises to 12
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/12/2023
» The death toll from the floods in three deep South provinces has risen to at least 12.
Hotel fined B1.3m for removed gargoyle statue
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/12/2023
» The company operating the Bazaar Hotel Bangkok has paid a fine of 1.3 million baht for allowing Khru Kai Kaew, a controversial half-god, half-demon represented by a gargoyle-like sculpture, to be installed on its rented premises.