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Illegal mining linked to downstream pollution
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/08/2025
» Unregulated mining in rebel-held areas of Myanmar has emerged as a growing concern for Thailand and other neighbouring countries, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated practice of "water diplomacy" to mitigate the environmental impact on millions of downstream residents.
Saen Saep walkway hits the sweet spot
News, Pitchayangkul Wongjanakool, Published on 21/07/2025
» Bangkok is getting a 47.5 kilometre long walkway and bicycle path along the Saen Saep Canal to connect commuters not only to public transport, but to one another.
Thailand's cannabis dreams go up in smoke
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Chakkrapan Natanri, Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 27/06/2025
» In the fertile plains of Nakhon Ratchasima, Somkiat Nitiketkosol tends to his cannabis farm, Suan Fah Yim, with a heavy heart. For years, small- and medium-sized cannabis growers like him have weathered fierce competition, plunging prices and shifting government policies.
SAO collapse probe shreds reputations
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 21/04/2025
» Out of the blue and rather belatedly, former auditor-general Phisit Leelavachiropas offered a ridiculous apology over the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Chatuchak district, saying he was sorry for using feng shui in his selection of the building's location.
Lift flaw tied to State Audit Office building fate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/04/2025
» A structural imbalance in a lift shaft may have contributed to the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building during last month's earthquake, says Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Department of Special Investigation to widen building collapse probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will widen its investigation into the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building to include companies responsible for the design, building supervision, and construction contracts.
Tourism push for three Unesco sites
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 17/04/2025
» Nakhon Ratchasima: A campaign has been launched to promote trips to the three Unesco heritage sites in this province to boost tourism and the overall economy.
The costs of no control
News, Editorial, Published on 16/04/2025
» The collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in the March 28 earthquake continues to uncover the rot within the construction industry.
TDRI urges rollout of 'greener' policies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/10/2024
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) is demanding that the government put strategies in place to cope with the impact of climate change given the huge risks to the economy and society in general.
Hunger-striking cannabis advocate admitted to hospital
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 16/07/2024
» A member of a pro-cannabis group was hospitalised on Monday, five days after going on a hunger strike to protest the government's plan to relist cannabis as a narcotic.