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Haze fight needs new approach, say experts
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 25/01/2021
» Thailand is heading in the wrong direction with its approach to solving PM2.5 microdust and other air pollution problems as measures are not systematic or year-round, according to academics.
Thai Tourism to lose up to $47bn
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 02/07/2020
» GENEVA: Global tourism revenues are expected to fall by up to US$3.3 trillion due to Covid-19 restrictions, with Thailand standing to lose $47 billion, according to a UN study published on Wednesday.
Korean woman 'caught' virus in Thailand
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 04/02/2020
» Health authorities have asked Seoul for information about a Korean woman found infected with the novel coronavirus after visiting Thailand and with no record of travel to China.
Chiang Mai gets cannabis clinic
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 16/01/2020
» CHIANG MAI: The first clinic to offer both traditional and modern cannabis-based treatments for diseases, such as Parkinson's, has opened its doors in this northern province.
Study finds gambling on the rise
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/10/2019
» A Centre for Gambling Studies (CGS) survey has found that more than 700,000 people who gambled this year were first-time punters, with the youngest being only seven years old.
Police doctor draws flak over US citizenship for son
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/05/2019
» A former deputy police spokeswoman is facing criticism after urging Thai women to deliver babies in the United States as she did so that their newborns can get American citizenship.
Envoys applied to observe when FFP boss reported to police
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 09/04/2019
» The Future Forward Party (FFP) said on Monday international organisations and embassies sought permission to observe party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit when he reported to the police on Saturday to face charges involving a pro-democracy rally he attended four years ago.
Canadian tourist dies in Chiang Mai zipline plunge
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 15/04/2019
» CHIANG MAI: A Canadian tourist plunged to his death from a zipline at Mae Kampong village in Mae-on district of this northern province on Saturday, according to a local media report.
Most northern people affected by smog: Nida Poll
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/04/2019
» Most people in northern Thailand have been affected by the thick layer of toxic smog blanketing parts of their provinces, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Koh Samui on alert as storm Pabuk nears
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 03/01/2019
» Local residents, tourists and tour operators have been advised to exercise extreme caution as Koh Samui braces for possibly severe weather conditions caused by tropical storm Pabuk.