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Police believe body in barrel in reservoir is of abducted Korean man
Published on 12/05/2024
» CHON BURI: Police have found a human body inside a 200 litre barrel filled with concrete dumped in a reservoir, and believe it could be that of a Korean man abducted by three Korean suspects in Bangkok last week.
Phi Phi Island drought could lead to closures
News, Published on 07/05/2024
» Locals on Phi Phi Island have not had enough fresh water for their needs for over two months, leading to the consideration of temporary closures of some business operations should the dry spell continue.
Dept issues warning on kratom drinks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/05/2024
» The Department of Medical Sciences has warned against overconsumption of kratom-infused beverages, saying the drink may contain a higher level of mitragynine than the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recommendation.
Pridiyathorn warns over energy policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/03/2024
» MR Pridiyathorn Devakula, a former deputy prime minister, issued an open letter to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday urging the government to revise its energy policy before it is too late.
Taxes slashed for booze, pubs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2024
» The Excise Department has cut tax rates for alcohol and nightlife venues, effective on Friday, in a bid to boost tourism and domestic spending.
Thai sweet tooth still poses a risk
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2024
» Thais consume about 23 teaspoons of sugar per day, which is almost four times higher than the sugar intake standard, says Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).
'Street racer' hits cop directing motorcade traffic
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/02/2024
» A police officer was injured after being hit by a drunk driver while on traffic duty in Amphawa district of Samut Songkhram on Saturday.
Govt vows cut in energy prices
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/01/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has vowed to push for a major restructuring of the country's energy pricing system, starting with the freeing up of refined oil import restrictions.
Suriya apologises for petrol tax remark
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/12/2023
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit clarified on Friday a proposal to raise the excise tax on petrol in Greater Bangkok to encourage motorists to shift towards public transport was just an idea, saying he had no plan to implement it.
PTT station 'didn't cheat petrol buyer'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2023
» The Department of Internal Trade has defended a PTT petrol station against an accusation from a motorist that it cheated him out of almost 30 millilitres of petrol.