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WWF demands sanctions over ivory
Published on 21/02/2013
» The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) on Thursday called for strong economic sanctions against countries most complicit in the illegal ivory trade, including Thailand, the host of an international meeting next month aimed at protecting endangered species.
Rama IV bad parker purge eyed by cops
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 06/02/2013
» City police will crack down on illegal parking on Rama IV Road in a fresh bid to solve traffic congestion in Bangkok.
25% of Si Sa Ket drivers drunk
Online Reporters, Published on 28/12/2012
» Nearly one-quarter of the drivers stopped at police checkpoints in Si Sa Ket province on Thursday were drunk, officials said on Friday.
Poll: Carelessness caused accidents
Online Reporters, Published on 06/01/2013
» Thais believe carelessness on the part of drivers was the primary cause of road accidents during the New Year, Suan Dusit Poll revealed on Sunday.
Security stepped up for Loy Krathong festival revellers
News, Published on 27/11/2012
» Security and emergency response operations have been stepped up for the Loy Krathong festival, which falls tomorrow.
Signs of trouble
News, Supachai Panitchpakdi, Published on 18/08/2012
» Large billboards dot the landscape of Bangkok in every direction, creating not only a visual hazard but a physical one as well. Despite stringent safety standards, they still collapse, killing and maiming people.
Police warn cab drivers, offer safe driving tips
Online Reporters, Published on 31/08/2012
» Taxi drivers who refuse passengers will be liable to arrest and immediate fines from Saturday, traffic police announced on Friday -- and also offered eight tips for safer driving.
Suthep vows to fight cases in court
Online Reporters, Published on 19/09/2012
» Former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban says he will fight any charges which may by filed against him in court, saying he and former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva have been targeted for legal action by some senior figures in the government in connection with their handling of the 2010 riots.
Youths believe 'nice guys finish last'
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2012
» A majority of Thai youth believe that being a good person doesn’t pay off, according to the latest ABAC Poll released on Friday.
'Surprise fine' ban cheers drivers
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 25/07/2012
» Motorists are delighted with the Metropolitan Police Bureau commissioner's order telling officers to stop setting up checkpoints at blind spots to hand out surprise fines.