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High temperatures to linger until end of April
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 28/04/2024
» The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warned the temperatures in Thailand may keep rising until the end of this month, before the weather will later improve because of the onset of the rainy season.
B500bn digital wallet handout plan needs 'independent monitors'
Aekrach Sattaburuth and Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 28/04/2024
» More petitions calling for intervention by independent organisations in the government's digital wallet handout scheme have been lodged, with critics saying the 500 billion baht scheme may jeopardise the country's fiscal security if it doesn't go well.
Election Commission warns against 'meddling' in Senate poll
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/04/2024
» Individuals who are found guilty of manipulating the senator election process could be banned from participating in politics for life, the Election Commission (EC) warned on Sunday.
Thailand looks to sign trade agreement with Bangladesh
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/04/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Sunday that Thailand and Bangladesh are now looking forward to expanding trade and investments after agreeing to initiate talks toward signing their first free trade agreement (FTA).
Phuket tram study makes progress
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/04/2024
» The feasibility study on the first phase of Phuket's tram project will wrap up in six months, with work likely to start by 2028 and the service beginning by 2031.
Foreign Minister Parnpree quits after major reshuffle
Post Reporters, Published on 28/04/2024
» Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara tendered his resignation from his cabinet post on Sunday to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after the cabinet reshuffle list saw him lose his seat as deputy prime minister.
Drunk taxi driver kills policeman at charity event
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2024
» A heavily intoxicated cab driver crashed his vehicle into a policeman overseeing a charity running event in Bang Khen district early Sunday morning. The officer later died at hospital.
Lam Takhong reservoir, Lam Mun river drying up amid water shortage fears
Pasit Wongngamdee, Published on 28/04/2024
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Water levels at Lam Takhong reservoir and Lam Mun river in this northeastern province have dropped sharply as drought and extreme heat caused the main water sources to run dry, sparking fears among the locals about water shortages.
Power demand hits record as extreme heat prompts warnings
Bloomberg, Published on 28/04/2024
» Thailand’s power usage surged to a record on Saturday as temperatures soared across the country, prompting authorities to repeatedly issue health warnings amid a rising heat-related death toll.
Philippines shuts schools as heat in capital busts 1915 record
Bloomberg, Published on 28/04/2024
» The Philippines will halt in-person classes at public schools on Monday and Tuesday amid rising temperatures that reached a record in the capital Manila over the weekend.