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Barrier Reef dissolving faster than thought
AFP, Published on 24/02/2016
» PARIS - Australia's Great Barrier Reef (GBR), the world's largest coral bank, is at greater risk than previously thought of dissolving as climate change renders the oceans more acidic, researchers said Tuesday.
CDC tipped to veto 'hold onto power' proposal
News, Published on 24/02/2016
» The cabinet's controversial charter proposal seeking a special set of rules to allow the military-led government to maintain security during the transition to civilian rule is likely to be rejected by charter drafters, according to political observers.
Govt in B93bn farm loan spree
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2016
» The cabinet approved a 93-billion-baht package Tuesday aimed at funding three loan schemes for the farming sector, in a new attempt to both mitigate the impact of seasonal drought and spur the country's economy.
PM rejects talks with Thaksin
News, Published on 24/02/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday rebuffed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's offer to hold talks with the government over political divisions, saying he was not paying him any attention.
Patee denies pilots have quit Nok Air
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/02/2016
» Nok Air chief executive Patee Sarasin has confirmed the airline will resume normal operations next week, denying a rumour that recent flight cancellations were caused by pilots quitting.
Locals ask court to cancel coal permits
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/02/2016
» Residents in Nakhon Laung district in Ayutthaya province have asked the Central Administrative Court to withdraw the operating permits given to 51 coal and fertiliser companies and 26 piers on the Pasak River.
Mekong 'gravity' study under fire
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/02/2016
» A feasibility study on a proposal to build a tunnel diverting water from the Mekong River to the drought-stricken Northeast region will be wrapped up by year-end and will determine whether the multi-billion baht project is economically viable, a senior irrigation official says.
New checks for tech schools
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2016
» Vocational schools nationwide are facing "school inspections" to ensure they offer education to acceptable standards after the government found some schools shortened their courses as a marketing gimmick.
Krungthai Bank loan pair face DSI grilling
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 24/02/2016
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has summoned the mother of Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra's secretary and her husband for questioning over their alleged involvement in the multi-million-baht Krungthai Bank loan scandal.
Face Off plastic surgery guru strikes back
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2016
» Plastic surgery adviser "Dr Xeping" denied accusations of making exaggerated claims for her plastic surgery campaign, called "Face Off Project by Dr Xeping", even as she admitted Tuesday she is not a real doctor.