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Large-scale forest encroachment probed in Ranong
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/04/2026
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has filed a complaint against a group of investors and state officials accused of colluding to encroach on more than 3,000 rai of pristine rainforest in Ranong, causing damage estimated at over 200 million baht.
Pundits push for productivity
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/03/2026
» Economists urge the incoming government to focus on improving the country's productivity and addressing corruption to better support Thai GDP growth amid uncertain times over the next four years.
Thai PM Anutin preps 120-day policy agenda
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul convened a high-level policy meeting at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters on Saturday, joined by several incoming economic ministers as the new administration prepares to present its 120-day agenda to Parliament.
Special status call for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/07/2025
» Local leaders are calling for Phuket to receive special administrative status, similar to Bangkok and Pattaya, to improve infrastructure and control over budget management and local administration.
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.
Thailand's climate challenge solutions
Oped, Nipon Poapongsakorn and Nopparuj Chindasombatcharoen, Published on 12/02/2025
» Thailand's economy is among the hardest hit by the harsh impacts of global warming. But there is still a way forward.
Govt pushes for alcohol control laws that match 'global norms'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2024
» The Alcoholic Beverage Control Bill will be submitted to parliament next month, says the Ministry of Public Health.
State urged to widen tax scheme
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/08/2024
» The IEEE Power and Energy Society (Thailand) is asking the government to allow more households and businesses to join its new tax reduction scheme for people installing rooftop solar panels in order to stimulate the use of clean energy.
Drunk Icelandic man fights with Pattaya driver
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/08/2024
» A drunk Icelandic man has been injured after getting into a fight with his Bolt driver in North Pattaya on Saturday night.
Drunk Icelandic man hurt in brawl with Pattaya driver
Online Reporters, Published on 11/08/2024
» CHON BURI: A very drunk Icelandic man has been injured after allegedly harassing and getting into a fight with his Bolt driver in North Pattaya on Saturday night.