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Leopard cub smuggled on TG flight to India
Published on 02/02/2019
» NEW DELHI: Indian authorities have arrested a passenger who smuggled a month-old leopard cub in hand luggage on a flight from Bangkok to Chennai.
Bangkok air quality improves slightly
Online Reporters, Published on 02/02/2019
» Air quality in Greater Bangkok improved slightly on Saturday with levels of toxic dust reduced in most locations, but they remain above safe levels on five main roads.
Rangers train to tackle wildlife crime
By Dene-Hern Chen and Anusak Konglang, AFP, Published on 02/02/2019
» NAKHON NAYOK: Camouflage-clad rangers ambush a camp in lush Khao Yai National Park, kicking away a machete and a firearm and pinning two suspected poachers to the ground — part of a training exercise to counter a lucrative wildlife trade.
Court to begin footballer extradition hearing Monday
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/02/2019
» The Criminal Court on Monday is set to begin hearing the attorney-general’s request to extradite Bahraini football player Hakeem al-Araibi, who was detained in Bangkok during his honeymoon.
PM makes plea to cut diesel use
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2019
» Prime Minster Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked motorists not to use diesel-engine cars in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces, in a bid to lower ultra fine dust that shows few signs of subsiding.
Firms let workers shelter from haze
Business, Siriporn Sachamuneewongse and William Hicks, Published on 02/02/2019
» Companies in Bangkok are allowing workers, especially those sick or pregnant, to work from home to avoid exposure to toxic PM2.5 dust. With schools closed this week, both the private and public sectors are attempting to safeguard the most vulnerable from the unprecedented pollution.
'Spoonie' sighting sets hearts aflutter
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 02/02/2019
» It's around 9am and Suchart "Tee" Daengpayong was doing his usual morning "bird walk" along the salt farms of Samut Sakhon's Khok Kham seashore community.
Plants to slow output
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran & Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/02/2019
» The private sector has agreed to the government's plan to slow production or suspend factory operations nationwide during Feb 4-6 to reduce waste discharge and improve air quality.
Shoppers tipped to hazard festival haze
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/02/2019
» Despite concerns over toxic haze, Thais are expected to spend more during Chinese New Year, according to the latest spending survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Thailand, Kenya sign MoU on healthcare
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2019
» Thailand and Kenya have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC).