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Prayut slams Preah Vihear temple replica
News, Published on 11/05/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed his disapproval of a scaled-down replica of the ancient Preah Vihear temple built in the border province of Si Sa Ket.
Gold mining to be suspended
Published on 10/05/2016
» The cabinet resolved on Tuesday not to renew or issue new gold mining licences so the business can be suspended nationwide by the end of this year and health concerns addressed.
Wissanu: Seree's proposal too ambiguous
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/05/2016
» The proposal by a political reform panel of the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) to suspend court proceedings and convictions against all political offenders during the unrest of the past decade is too ambiguous, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Tuesday.
Narathiwat fires remain out of control
Published on 09/05/2016
» NARATHIWAT/BANGKOK — Strong winds are fanning fires blazing through around 2,000 rai of forests and farmland in five districts of Narathiwat and frustrating fire fighters' best efforts.
A third of farmers at risk from farming chemicals
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 09/05/2016
» Up to 32% of farmers are at risk of suffering health problems associated with their exposure to hazardous agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides and fertilisers, the Public Health Ministry warned yesterday on National Farmers Day.
Ja New's mum held, denied bail
News, Published on 07/05/2016
» Authorities rejected a bail request to release the mother of Sirawith "Ja New" Seritiwat, a key anti-coup protester, after she turned herself in to police following an arrest warrant issued for her on lese majeste and computer crime charges.
Narathiwat fires threaten last pristine peat swamp
Published on 06/05/2016
» A wildfire that has scorched 300 rai in Narathiwat province is threatening the country’s last pristine peat swamp forest as the government mobilises soldiers and rainmakers to battle the blaze.
Cabinet approves new rubbish plan
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 06/05/2016
» The cabinet has approved a master plan to dispose of some 30.5 million tonnes of accumulated rubbish nationwide by 2019 and handle new waste more effectively.
Corruption found in artesian well-plugging contracts
Published on 03/05/2016
» Thousands of plugged artesian wells are being examined nationwide after checks uncovered corruption involving government officials and use of poor quality materials in all regions.
Prayut reaffirms support for Japan rail investment
Published on 02/05/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday reaffirmed support for Japan’s investment in rail-development projects during talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida.