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One dead in Rayong gas tank blast
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/05/2024
» One person has died after a massive pyrolysis gasoline (pygas) tank exploded and caught fire at Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal Co Ltd (MTT) in Rayong on Thursday morning.
Toxic-waste fire victims file complaint against authorities
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/04/2024
» About 100 people affected by the fire at a hazardous waste storage plant in Rayong province have filed a complaint against the industrial authorities who earlier approved it.
BMA prepares to fight PM2.5 dust
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/11/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared measures to curb the hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust pollution, which is expected to escalate to a high level from Friday until Sunday.
Injured protester’s family vows legal response
R May, Published on 20/08/2021
» The wealthy family of a protester who was injured and lost sight in one eye during a demonstration has promised all-out legal action.
Protesters rally as BTS, MRT shut down
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/10/2020
» Anti-government protesters converged on three sites in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, in defiance of an emergency decree and despite a government-ordered shutdown of nearly all mass rail transit in the capital.
95% say 'no foreigners' to prevent 2nd Covid wave: Poll
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/07/2020
» A vast majority of Thais -- 94.51% -- say foreigners should be barred from entering the country to prevent a second wave of the Covid-19 spread, according to a poll.
Masks and bikinis as red-light districts reopen
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 02/07/2020
» With performers wearing facemasks as well as bikinis, Bangkok's red-light districts reopened on Wednesday after more than three months of shutdown to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Photo essay: Isolation diaries
R. Scott Davis, Published on 19/05/2020
» Bangkok photography students stay creative during lockdown
Virus relief cash only covers one month
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/04/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has said the government has yet to finalise the period for its 5,000-baht cash handout scheme to those affected by Covid-19, as the existing fund only covers one month.
Mahidol, Chula virus cases halt classes
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/03/2020
» Chulalongkorn and Mahidol universities, each with a confirmed case of Covid-19 infection, began suspending classes on Monday while Kasetsart University took the same action as a precautionary measure.