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Thai unemployment drops, except in Bangkok
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/08/2024
» Thailand's overall unemployment rate dropped from May to June, except in Bangkok, according to a new survey conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
Guest lecturers under fire for Move Forward dissolution ruling
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/08/2024
» Student activists at Thammasat and Chulalongkorn universities have launched campaigns against two Constitutional Court judges who are also guest lecturers at their institutions. This follows the court's ruling last Wednesday, which led to the disbandment of the Move Forward Party (MFP).
Office of Transport to invest almost B9bn to expand water transport
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/08/2024
» The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy Planning (OTP) plans to invest 8.87 billion baht to improve water transport networks in Bangkok and adjacent provinces.
Government steps in over vaping mums
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 08/08/2024
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) has stepped in to help two children whose young mothers were seen in a video clip vaping next to them.
EEC rail contract revisions to be finished next month
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/08/2024
» Talks to revise the contract for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) high-speed rail system are expected to conclude next month before proceeding to the next step, authorities say.
Contest hopes to preserve local flavour
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 05/08/2024
» The Ministry of Culture is inviting people nationwide to vote for Thailand's best local food as part of an initiative that aims to conserve and promote indigenous cuisine and enhance the economic value of the menus.
Demands grow for specific law on electric cigarettes
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/08/2024
» Deputy Public Health Minister Thanakrit Jitareerat is calling for the introduction of a separate law to restrict the use and sales of e-cigarettes in Thailand, saying existing laws have proved to be ineffective.
Chadchart weighs BTS debt fix
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/08/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said yesterday that City Hall will need more time to consider how to deal with the debts it owes to Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), the operator of the BTS Skytrain.
Economic woes 'top priority'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/07/2024
» The public wants the government to focus on tackling poverty, growing household debt and rising unemployment, according to the latest Suan Dusit poll.
Finnish ban fails to deter fruit pickers
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/07/2024
» The Department of Employment is tracking down local agents who duped Thais into believing berry picker jobs were waiting for them in Finland after authorities stopped 43 people before they boarded a flight to the Nordic country on Saturday.