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Pipeline centrestage for censure debate
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/05/2022
» Transparency, or the alleged lack of it, in the bidding for a concession to manage and operate the main water transmission pipeline system for the eastern region, including the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), is set to be the highlight of the planned censure debate.
Government House faces music in microphone row
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 11/09/2014
» The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) is launching a full investigation into the case involving the procurement of high-priced microphones for Government House, an OAG source says.
Fire at Bangkok cinema complex put out
Online Reporters, Published on 28/07/2016
» Two people were slightly injured after a fire broke out at the multi-screen Major Cineplex Pinklao on Thursday morning. It was extinguished in the afternoon.
Fire-hit SCB building sealed off
Online Reporters, Published on 08/02/2015
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has declared a building in the Siam Commercial Bank complex in Ratchadaphisek Road off limits after a fatal blaze overnight which remains a mystery.
Junta suspends B350bn water plan
Online Reporters, Published on 08/06/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) issued an urgent order on Friday for all agencies involved in flood solutions to suspend water management-related projects to allow for a revision of all schemes.
South of Bangkok, supply leads demand
Spectrum, Published on 14/09/2014
» Property markets throughout Thailand were affected to varying degrees by political turbulence and economic stagnation for many months leading up to the coup in May. And while slight growth was still seen in Cha-am, Hua Hin and Pranburi during the crisis, the focus now is on absorbing the substantial supply that is coming onto the market after several years of heavy activity.
Thailand 'ready' for Songkran festivities
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 07/04/2024
» This year's three-week-long Songkran festival with festivities to take place across the country is expected to give tourism a much-needed boost as it is expected to bring in tens of billions of baht in tourism income.
Christmas star to shine in Isan
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 13/12/2021
» The Christmas Star Festival in Sakon Nakhon has been among the much-anticipated annual events in Thailand for decades. But it's going to be more exciting this year with a floating procession at Nong Han Lake and a new marble archangel sculpture at the St Michael's Cathedral in tambon Tha Rae of Muang district.
Gearing up for a muted Songkran
News, Published on 14/03/2021
» Tourism operators and workers in major tourist provinces believe the government's proposed plan to allow the annual Songkran festival to go ahead next month could help revitalise the economy even as some remain concerned about health safety.
Renewed push to make a success of pedal power
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/02/2020
» The popularity of cycling is on the wane in Bangkok. Bicycle shops and related businesses which were thriving only a few years ago are struggling to stay afloat as the number of riders on city streets has dwindled, leaving only the die-hard enthusiasts brave enough to tackle the traffic and filthy air.