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Coronavirus outbreak possible in major tourist centres
Published on 29/01/2020
» The Public Health Ministry has warned of possible coronavirus outbreaks in areas with many Chinese visitors - such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket - after local transmission was confirmed in Japan.
No ban on plastic bags yet, says PM
News, Published on 21/08/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday pledged to protect marine life from sea waste but refused to respond to growing calls for an immediate ban on single-use plastic bags.
PM steps in to save teak trees
News, Published on 20/07/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has put the brakes on a plan to cut down 2,000 teak trees in Chiang Mai for the construction of the new parliament building, following opposition from residents.
British blast victim named as Vivian Chan
News, Published on 20/08/2015
» Nineteen-year-old Hong Kong resident and UK citizen Vivian Chan Wing-yan, who was studying law in London, was among the 20 people killed in Monday's bomb attack at the Erawan shrine.
Relatives struggle to cope with grief
News, Published on 19/08/2015
» Heartbroken relatives of the victims killed in Monday's bomb blast turned up Tuesday to claim the bodies of their loved ones and try to deal with the shock of the tragedy.
Residents call for action on toxic waste
News, Published on 10/04/2014
» More than 160 people who were affected by the blaze at the Phraeksa rubbish dump in Samut Prakan last month have petitioned the Administrative Court to order seven organisations to come up with better ways to deal with toxic and industrial waste materials.
Talks begin
Published on 26/02/2014
» PDRC core leader Luang Pu Buddha Issara has met with former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat in what EC commissioner says could be the beginning of serious negotiations between the opposing sides in Thailand's political conflict.
Somchai vows truce talks will press ahead
News, Published on 26/02/2014
» Election Commission (EC) member Somchai Srisuttiyakorn says he will press ahead with truce negotiations he initiated between the government and protest leaders despite the "premature disclosure" of the talks process.
Thailand to oppose temple plan
News, Published on 15/11/2013
» Thailand will oppose any move by Cambodia to submit a management plan for the Preah Vihear temple to the World Heritage Committee's (WHC) consideration for the time being.
Phayung to receive protected status
News, Published on 05/06/2013
» The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) will officially list <i>phayung</i>, or Siamese rosewood, on its protected Appendix II next week.