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Reports filed over water dump
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/02/2026
» The government is taking legal action against a private contractor accused of discharging untreated wastewater and sewage into the sea off Jomtien Beach in Pattaya, Chon Buri.
BMA insists drains 'ready' to handle heavy downpours
News, Published on 09/09/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) insisted the city's drainage systems are capable of handling the increased volume of rainwater, as more heavy rain is expected to drench the capital over the next several days.
Man cuffed over illegal soil mining
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/06/2025
» The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has arrested a 70-year-old businessman in Chiang Mai's San Kamphaeng district for running an illegal soil excavation operation in a designated green zone, following years of complaints from local residents.
Keep the JBC option alive
News, Editorial, Published on 07/06/2025
» As the Cambodia border spat intensifies, with both sides reinforcing their respective arms, the government of Paetongtarn Shinawatra needs to overhaul its efforts in dealing with Phnom Penh to ensure it can control and protect the national interest.
Curb waste imports or be a toxic dump, Thai MP warns
News, Published on 06/06/2025
» Thailand could become the "world's dump site" if swift action is not taken to crack down on illegal and hazardous waste imports, warned Nitipon Piwmow, MP for the People's Party.
Phuket wrestles with rapid growth as tourist hotspot
News, Reuters and Bangkok Post, Published on 17/01/2025
» PHUKET: Plastic bottles and empty beer cans roll along the sea floor in the waters around Phuket in southern Thailand, while ever more garbage piles up on the island, a tourist hotspot better known for its pristine beaches and stunning sunsets.
Lost diamond ring found in landfill after 30-hour search
News, Patanapong Sripiachai, Published on 29/10/2024
» A frantic search at a garbage dump finally unearthed a diamond ring worth more than 400,000 baht that the owner had accidentally thrown out with the rubbish.
Pheu Thai gambles in casino policy
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 16/09/2024
» 'Thaksin thinks, Pheu Thai acts." This famous slogan of the ruling Pheu Thai Party was clearly reflected in the government's policies presented to parliament by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra last Thursday.
Feathers are being ruffled
News, Published on 31/08/2024
» The undercurrent runs deep in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) but not quite deep enough to go unnoticed.
Roof killing riles locals, granny forgives thief, harsh charge
News, Mae Moo, Published on 16/06/2024
» Fatal attraction drama