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Advocates blame lax law enforcement for high volume of road fatalities
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2024
» Road accident prevention advocates have called for stiffer enforcement of road safety laws as traffic accidents still exact a gruesome toll, with 48 fatalities registered per day on average now, according to a forum.
Bangkok Pride parade on June 4
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/05/2023
» A Pride parade is planned for June 4 in Bangkok under the theme of "Door to Equal Asia" as Thailand aims to host World Pride 2028.
Business faulted on rights stand
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/04/2023
» Businesses must do more to uphold human rights, a seminar was told.
City protest plan needs a few tweaks
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 04/07/2022
» The novelty of Bangkok governor Chadchart Sitthipunt designating seven areas for public gatherings invites praise and doubts.
State arm to wean farms off payouts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/03/2021
» The Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE) is studying a plan to reduce state payments to farmers whose crops have been affected by natural disaster, replacing that help with a co-payment crop insurance scheme.
Protest 'will be a test for tolerance'
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/09/2020
» A veteran academic and peace advocate predicted that Saturday's anti-government rally would be a test case for tolerance in Thai society.
Civil groups warn of risk of violence
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/09/2020
» Veteran activists on Thursday expressed concern over potential violence against demonstrators during the planned anti-government rally on Saturday.
Wild tiger population growing fast
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/07/2020
» Thailand appears to be on target to increase its wild tiger population by 50% over the next two years.
Activist group renews SEZ fight in South
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/07/2020
» The Chana Rak Thin Network has renewed its call for the government to scrap a plan to develop a special economic zone (SEZ) in Songkhla's Chana district ahead of a zoning meeting concerning the proposed project.
Health Dept makes push for safe sex
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/02/2020
» The Ministry of Public Health is joining hands with partners to promote the use of condoms in an effort to meet its target of bringing down the rate of HIV/Aids infections within the decade.