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Russian suspect in Samui extortion case caught
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 16/03/2024
» SURAT THANI: A Russian suspect wanted in the extortion of 1.8 million baht in cryptocurrency from a Russian realtor couple on Koh Samui was arrested in Kazakhstan almost two years after being the run, bringing the total number of all six foreign suspects caught.
Water supplies run low for off-season farmers
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 16/03/2024
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Rice farmers in this northeastern province are grappling with severe water shortages after taking the gamble of cultivating off-season rice during the dry season. Three mid-sized reservoirs currently have low water supplies, causing many rice fields to dry out.
Lego to pay extra for renewable plastic used in toys
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/03/2024
» COPENHAGEN - Faced with a shortfall of renewable plastic for its colourful toy bricks, the man in charge of Lego A/S is engaging with producers of the raw material in a race to meet sustainability targets.
Scientists eye using yeast to make biofuel
Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2024
» A research team at Chulalongkorn University has genetically modified a strain of yeast to enhance its ability to produce a high level of body fat which could be further developed and turned into biofuel for aircraft.
Finland suspends reception of berry pickers’ visa applications
Published on 16/03/2024
» Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs has decided to suspend the reception of wild-berry pickers’ visa applications in Thailand.
House backs pension system upgrade
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/03/2024
» A report on a progressive state pension system by the Committee on Social Welfare recently received House approval with an execution plan expected in the 2030 fiscal year.
Govt promotes princess' fabric patterns
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/03/2024
» The government is promoting royal fabric patterns designed by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya under a project aimed at preserving traditional handicrafts, improving local people's living conditions and boosting sustainability in villages.
Govt Complex to get a green makeover
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/03/2024
» Dhanarak Asset Development Co Ltd (DAD) plans to inject 449 million baht into a project to turn rooftops and surrounding areas of carpark buildings around the Government Complex on Chaeng Wattana Road into a public park. It expects to add more green zones in the capital.
‘Limited access’ to learning retards skills
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/03/2024
» Disparities in access to learning resources originating in the pre-school period are to blame for poor basic life and work skills, which accounted for about 3.3 trillion baht in economic opportunity losses in 2022, says the Equitable Education Fund (EEF).
Scientists team up to unlock new plant’s secrets
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 16/03/2024
» Scientists from several research centres are jointly studying the newly discovered plant, Jaeng Suranaree, to find its benefits and genetic distinction among other closely related plants.