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Gold mine site faces probe
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 11/10/2015
» Phichit: The industry and health ministries have set up a joint committee to investigate the environment near a controversial gold mine and the health problems affecting people who live nearby.
Govt 'must map' climate change risks
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 16/10/2015
» Thailand must develop "vulnerability maps" to chart and cope with the future impacts of climate change on the environment, tourism and economy, a seminar was told.
PM orders new mafia crackdown
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 21/10/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered agencies to crack down on mafia-style gangs nationwide and bring the crime rate down in six months.
PM punts on life ban proposal
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 21/10/2015
» It will be up to the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) to decide if the new draft charter should ban for life politicians found guilty of corruption and strip them of their electoral rights, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says.
'Bike for Dad' aims to go international
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 22/10/2015
» The "Bike for Dad" cycling event in December is set to expand overseas as Thais worldwide are invited to ride bicycles in their countries of residence to show gratitude to His Majesty the King.
Booze ban near schools now in effect
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 24/10/2015
» A ban on alcohol sales in areas next to or near educational institutions has taken effect, government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd says.
ThaiHealth law change to 'fix loopholes'
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 27/10/2015
» Legislation governing the operations of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) will be amended to ensure efficiency and transparency following the budget spending scandal.
Prayut orders land usage woes solved
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 30/10/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered officials to work on land redistribution and solve labour migration problems.
New US envoy urges more say for public
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 30/10/2015
» The new US ambassador to Thailand has urged the government to give the public more say on important matters and reiterated the US stance on the need to restore democracy in the country.
Superboard raps 'weak' Thai education
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 31/10/2015
» The quality of Thailand's education system is "not satisfactory" and needs improvement at all levels, the "superboard" for education has admitted.