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Fighting maternal mortality's toll
News, Anne-Marie Slaughter & Mary-Ann Etiebet, Published on 02/12/2024
» No mother should give her own life to give life to another. Unfortunately, preventing maternal mortality remains a persistent global challenge. The third United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) commits countries to reduce their maternal mortality rate to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. At the current pace, the world is projected to fall far short of this target, resulting in more than one million additional, overwhelmingly preventable deaths.
Legal issues threaten Koh Samui maid's claim to late employer's estate
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 27/11/2024
» Nutwalai Pupongta, the trusted housemaid of a French businesswoman who committed suicide in Koh Samui on April 29, might not be able to inherit 100 million baht in assets from her former employer as police have found the deceased illegally ran businesses and owned luxury villas via nominees.
Boy, 12, praised for rescuing drowning girl, 17, in Bangkok
News, Online Reporters, Published on 25/11/2024
» A 12-year-old boy received public praise for rescuing a 17-year-old girl who jumped into the Chao Phraya River from a Bangkok bridge on Friday night.
Probe begins into cat poisoning scene in Thai drama
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/11/2024
» The Department of Livestock Development has begun investigating possible animal cruelty involving a drugged cat in the production of a Thai period drama.
Mekong hydropower projects worry NHRC
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/10/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says transboundary hydropower dam projects along the Mekong River pose a risk to Thailand's environment, economy and community safety.
Royal barge rehearsal viewing spots on offer
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2024
» Designated viewing spots will be available for people wanting to watch the full-dress rehearsal of the Royal Barge Procession on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok today, according to the Public Relations Department.
Viewing areas for Tuesday's Royal Barge Procession rehearsal
News, Online Reporters, Published on 21/10/2024
» Designated viewing spots will be available for people to watch the full-dress rehearsal of the Royal Barge Procession on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok on Tuesday.
House collapses into river, one killed, child missing
News, Online Reporters, Published on 09/10/2024
» SUKHOTHAI - The search was continuing for a 10-year-old child missing after her home collapsed into the rain-swollen Yom River when the bank crumbled away on Tuesday.
Myanmar talks tackle border river issues
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/10/2024
» Thailand and Myanmar were expected to discuss on Wednesday the possibility of dismantling buildings that protrude over the Mae Sai River as part of bilateral cooperation efforts to tackle the area's flooding problems.
Chiang Mai dam opens spillway for 1st time in years
News, PANUMET TANRAKSA, Published on 30/09/2024
» Communities along the Mae Ngat and Ping rivers have been told to brace for possible floods as authorities decided to discharge excess water through Mae Ngat Somboon Chon reservoir in Chiang Mai province for the first time in 13 years on Monday.