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Senators urge action on river pollution
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026
» Senators have called for urgent government action over worsening toxic pollution in northern rivers, warning that contamination linked to mining in Myanmar is threatening public health, livelihoods and water security for more than 70,000 households in Thailand.
Singapore eyes bridge potential
News, MONGKOL BANGPRAPA and APINYA WIPATAYOTIN, Published on 28/04/2026
» Singapore is interested in Thailand's Land Bridge project as a potential economic opportunity, though discussions remain at an early stage, government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.
Thailand Biennale 2025 'exceeds expectations'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/04/2026
» The Thailand Biennale in Phuket in 2025 generated an estimated 31.5 billion baht in economic activity and attracted more than 2.7 million visitors, officials said at a handover ceremony that saw Rayong named as the host for the 2027 edition.
Senate warns against use of nominees
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» Senators are warning about the use of nominee arrangements by foreigners to acquire land in southern tourist hotspots such as Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, calling for tighter scrutiny of business practices.
Govt unveils plan to support rice farmers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The Commerce Ministry has outlined a series of measures to support rice farmers by lowering costs, improving productivity and expanding market access.
Visa change misses mark
News, Editorial, Published on 27/04/2026
» The government's plan to cut visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 is more than a routine policy adjustment. The U-turn exposes a deeper uncertainty at the heart of its tourism strategy.
The real reason why slums keep coming back
News, Luciene Pereira, Published on 27/04/2026
» The standard policy response to slums -- relocate people, bulldoze the settlement, and build public housing elsewhere -- is older than the slums themselves. It has never worked.
Urban heat is a man-made hazard
News, Chayakorn Kumchoke, Published on 25/04/2026
» We often joke that our country has three seasons: hot, very hot, and extremely hot. Last summer, however, the country recorded its highest heat index or "feels-like temperature" of 59.5C or 41C in actual temperature, a level classified as extreme danger beyond the limits of human endurance. This joke hides a darker reality. Year-round heat has bred a sense of familiarity, with many people treating high temperatures as simply part of tropical life.
Loan decree 'may be needed'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/04/2026
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas admitted that the government may need to issue an emergency loan decree if funds reclaimed from last year's budget prove to be insufficient to support citizens during the ongoing global energy crisis.
China's Wang on two-day official visit
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/04/2026
» Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi began an official visit to Thailand yesterday, following a trip to Cambodia, with talks centred on investment, technology cooperation and regional security.