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Furr-ever friends
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/12/2025
» Thailand has officially elevated its native felines to national status. In a move reflecting both cultural pride and a booming pet economy, the cabinet on Nov 18 approved the designation of "Thai cat" as the country's national symbol in the pet category.
Whiffy Phuket urges cannabis crackdown
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/10/2025
» Phuket is calling for stricter cannabis regulations following a surge in incidents involving foreign tourists whose erratic behaviour has tarnished its tourism image.
Phuket pressed to tackle issues vexing tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/08/2025
» Phuket must tackle the persistent cannabis odour, lax rental motorcycle regulations and tourist safety concerns that are deterring visitors, local leaders have warned.
Thailand to sue over damage to hospital
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/08/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health is preparing to mount civil and criminal lawsuits against Cambodia for damage to hospitals, estimated at roughly 146 million baht, sustained during the recent Thai-Cambodian border clashes, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said yesterday.
Local admins can help keep smoking rate down
News, Post reporters, Published on 01/06/2025
» Thailand has reduced its smoking rate by 48% over the past 33 years but tobacco use still places a heavy economic burden on low-income households, said the Action on Smoking and Health Foundation (ASH) during World No-Tobacco Day on Saturday.
Murder victim's skull discovered by student on daily run
News, Online Reporters, Published on 28/05/2025
» CHACHOENGSAO - A 15-year-old student made a harrowing discovery while jogging near a reservoir, stumbling upon a human skull - probably a murder victim.
Sugar mill in Thailand's Lop Buri shut over pollution concern
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/12/2024
» The Industry Ministry has suspended the operations of a sugarcane mill in Lop Buri over concerns about air pollution.
Raid on waste plant finds barrels stored illegally
News, SOONTHORN KONGWARAKHOM, Published on 19/06/2024
» Phetchabun: Authorities raided an industrial waste treatment plant in Sri Thep district and found several barrels containing chemicals buried underground without proper treatment, which may explain why residents have reported a strong chemical odour recently.
Chemicals 'must all be relocated'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/05/2024
» Residents in Rayong have called on the provincial governor to urgently relocate dangerous chemicals kept at a hazardous waste storage plant following last month's factory fire there.
Markets join BMA's food waste reduction drive
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/04/2024
» Nearly 200 fresh markets in Bangkok have joined a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) campaign to separate food scraps from other waste, which helps reduce carbon emissions by about 142.5 tonnes per day.