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Thai children getting fatter, survey finds
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/11/2017
» Weight issues and obesity are two of the biggest health problems facing Thai children, according to a recent survey.
Facebook denies PM-Zuckerberg meeting
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/10/2017
» "There are no plans currently for any of our senior leaders to visit Thailand," a Facebook statement says, apparently contradicting the prime minister's announcement that a meeting was scheduled for Oct. 30
App for "carpooling", sharing rides to work
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/10/2017
» Many people drive to work alone every day, but a new mobile app offers to connect travel companions and help share fuel costs.
'Life or death' concerns over heart operation ban
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/09/2017
» The Public Health Ministry is working to solve issues arising from Mongkutwattana Hospital being barred from delivering heart surgery to patients under the universal healthcare scheme.
Taxi riders don't use seat beats in the back, survey finds
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/09/2017
» A survey has found only 3% of cab riders fastened seat belts when they were in the back.
Suvarnabhumi upgrade approved
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/08/2017
» The Airports of Thailand (AoT) board on Wednesday awarded a 14.2-billion-baht contract to PCS Joint Venture to carry out a key part of Suvarnabhumi airport's upgrade.
'Flashing lashes' still for sale
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/08/2017
» Officials have decided battery-operated LED eyelashes can still be sold in Thailand despite growing health concerns.
PM's office to tackle water management
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/08/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will directly lead government efforts to tackle chronic flooding and droughts through a new water management unit to be established under the PM's Office.
Yingluck tells Supreme Court she was never dishonest (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/08/2017
» Yingluck Shinawatra delivered a tearful closing statement to a Bangkok court on Tuesday, saying she did not act dishonestly in a multi-billion dollar rice subsidy scheme and giving six reasons in support.
Purple Line missing link finally ready on August 11
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/07/2017
» The Tao Pun and Bang Sue stations are finally ready to be connected on Aug 11 as authorities are certain the development will end the year-long unpopularity of the Purple Line.