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Survey reveals Thais read for almost 2 hours daily
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 17/04/2024
» Thais read for almost two hours a day and more than half of people aged over 50 prefer reading e-books as they can enlarge the fonts, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).
Public told to chip in on labour law
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/04/2024
» The public is being urged to voice their opinions on the proposed amendments to the labour relations law, which are open for input until May 8.
Pits checked to inspect readiness
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Industry Ministry and local agencies in Tak have jointly inspected the readiness of disposal pits before cadmium tailings are relocated there from Samut Sakhon.
Cadmium move 'won't pose harm'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/04/2024
» The Industry Ministry on Sunday moved to address concerns over the relocation of cadmium tailings found in Samut Sakhon back to their point of origin in Tak.
Locals test positive for cadmium
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/04/2024
» At least 16 people living near a smelting factory in Samut Sakhon have recorded excessive levels of cadmium, the provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Administrative Division said on Friday.
'7 dangerous days' of travelling begin
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 12/04/2024
» People have started travelling upcountry ahead of the Songkran holiday amid concerns from road safety advocates over increases in road accidents outside of the so-called "seven dangerous days" of travelling.
Cadmium disaster zone declared
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 04/04/2024
» SAMUT SAKHON: The governor of Samut Sakhon province has declared two foundries in Muang district disaster zones after finding 15,000 tonnes of carcinogenic cadmium waste illegally acquired from Tak province.
Mercury could hit 50C by 2084
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 04/04/2024
» Thailand could see temperatures hit 50C in the next 60 years, with the number of days where the mercury climbs above 40C rising from nine to 75 each year, a leading climate scholar said on Wednesday.
Air pollution takes toll on motorcycle taxis
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/04/2024
» Most motorcycle taxi riders in Bangkok have health problems due to air pollution, according to a Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) survey.
Rights call for delivery bike riders
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/04/2024
» Delivery platform operators who fail to declare their delivery riders are considered in violation of labour protection laws, says the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).