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BAAC and GIZ launch THB 5.3 billion package to support climate-smart rice farming
Published on 30/01/2026
» Bangkok, 29 January 2026 – Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has launched climate-smart subsidy and low-interest loan schemes under the Thai Rice GCF Project, with a total budget of over THB 5.3 billion. The initiative aims to support approximately 40,000 Thai rice farmers in transitioning to climate-smart rice farming practices, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change mitigation.
Thailand's flourishing cannabis culture to end as government seeks ban
Reuters, Published on 17/03/2024
» Thodsapol Hongtong is enjoying a smoke with his friends at the "Green Party", a venue where recreational cannabis enthusiasts meet in Bangkok to chat and have a good time. But it's a pastime that may be coming to an end.
Cops seize ice, meth on school bus
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 20/03/2021
» Police yesterday seized about 184 kilogrammes of ice and 2.9 million methamphetamine pills hidden in a school bus taking students on a field trip to a science park in Phetchaburi province.
600kg meth seized from bus crew taking students on field trip
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 19/03/2021
» PHETCHABURI: Police seized about 600 kilogrammes of methamphetamine and arrested the driver and attendant of a chartered bus taking students on a field trip.
Taxi drivers eye action over app rivals
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/10/2019
» Suvarnabhumi airport taxi drivers have threatened to withdraw some services starting on Nov 1 in a protest against what they say is the government's failure to ensure fair competition once app-based ride services are legalised.
Discounted multi-trip packages proposed for Blue, Purple lines
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 01/10/2019
» The owner of the Blue and Purple train lines has proposed ticket packages with discounted fares for commuters using the two mass transit routes.
Riding into digital roads
News, Wassayos Ngamkham and Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 08/09/2019
» Motorists charged with irresponsible and careless driving can expect their licences to be suspended for three months, once the 2019 Road Traffic Act starts to be enforced on Sept 20.
BMTA set fare reduction feasibility deadline
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 04/09/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has given Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) one month to determine whether air-conditioned bus fares can be reduced.
Checks for vans, drivers set to start
News, Thodsapol Hongthong, Published on 23/08/2019
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has confirmed it will launch on-the-spot maintenance checks of public transport vehicles and physical checkups of their drivers in two weeks.
Officers told to get tough on road safety
News, Sawat ketngam & Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 19/08/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob ordered officials to get tough on road safety violations following a tragic accident which claimed 11 lives in Sa Kaeo province on Sunday.