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Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/04/2024
» The Philippines has closed schools down and warned of overloading on its power grid, as authorities across Southeast Asia issued a series of health alerts for a deadly heat wave.
Booze warning labels planned
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/02/2024
» The government is planning to introduce a new regulation that would require the makers of alcoholic beverages to put large, graphic images on every bottle and can they produce to warn the public of the dangers of drinking.
No monitoring for Thaksin?
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/02/2024
» Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra may not be subject to electronic monitoring after his release on parole this weekend, the Department of Probation says.
PM2.5 to spike in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2024
» Bangkok residents have been told to expect rising levels of PM2.5, which forecasters at the Pollution Control Department have said will continue to worsen until Wednesday.
Month-long Songkran plan criticised
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/12/2023
» The National Soft Power Development Committee has clarified its idea of staging the Songkran festival for the whole month of April, saying the water-splashing festivities will be held on April 13-15 as usual, following criticism of the plan.
Thais believed behind Chinese street beggars
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/11/2023
» Police will carefully check Chinese visitors with facial and body disfiguration, as some had come here to beg on the streets, possibly organised by Thais.
Winter to be 2 weeks late and less cold than usual
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/10/2023
» The Meteorological Department will announce the start of winter early next week, about two weeks later than usual, as cool winds remain weak and temperatures are expected to be warmer than usual throughout the season.
Activists demand update on Thaksin's condition
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/09/2023
» Activists on Monday demanded the Police General Hospital release the latest condition of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, to prove if he deserves to stay there instead of in prison.
Thaksin arrives at Don Mueang
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/08/2023
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra finally returned to the country after 15 years in self-exile, landing at Don Mueang airport on Tuesday morning.
Driving out the gangs
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/08/2023
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) will now look into five major biker gangs based in the country after arresting the leader and some members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Pattaya on July 21.