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World’s 4th worst smog level in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/05/2024
» Most provinces in the North were covered with dangerous red-coded levels of PM2.5 on Monday morning, with Chiang Mai rated the city with the fourth worst air pollution in the world.
Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 78, many still missing
Reuters, Published on 06/05/2024
» PORTO ALEGRE/CANOAS/SAO PAULO: The death toll from heavy rains that have caused flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 78, local authorities said on Sunday, with more than 115,000 people displaced.
Hazardous smog chokes North, world’s 4th worst level in Chiang Mai
Online Reporters, Published on 06/05/2024
» Most provinces in the North were blanketed with dangerous red-coded levels of PM2.5 on Monday morning, with Chiang Mai rated the city with the fourth worst air pollution in the entire world.
First Muay Thai tourists arrive
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/05/2024
» The first batch of eight Chinese tourists have arrived in Phuket to learn Muay Thai under 90-day "Non-Ed" visas.
Creating a long-term vision
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/05/2024
» Overtourism has become a hot topic in recent weeks as the influx of tourists has caused many destinations to feel they cannot cater to the rapid growth.
Man nabbed in animal smuggling ring probe
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/05/2024
» A 68-year-old man was yesterday arrested in Prachin Buri for his alleged involvement in an international animal smuggling syndicate busted earlier in Chumphon, the Natural Resources and Environment Crime Suppression Division (NED) said yesterday.
Push to promote local exhibition sector
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/05/2024
» Three months after the government announced its "Ignite Thailand" vision to establish the country as a hub for aviation and tourism, the outline of the scheme has been slow to take shape, while the post of tourism and sports minister was recently reshuffled.
Syntec plans expansion of data centre business
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/05/2024
» SET-listed contractor Syntec Construction has established a new team to handle data centre construction projects as demand rises, particularly from large players.
Our freedoms depend on press freedom too
News, Jodie Ginsberg, Published on 06/05/2024
» In just the first week of this year, at least 18 journalists were assaulted while covering alleged election irregularities and violence in Bangladesh. Then, in early February, journalists in Pakistan were hindered from covering elections by a wave of violence, widespread internet blackouts, and mobile-network suspensions. In March, journalists in Turkey were shot at and banned from observing local elections.
Fighting scammers
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/05/2024
» Whoscall, a mobile app that helps people identify unknown phone calls and text messages, recently revealed that last year people in Thailand received the highest number of fraudulent SMS messages in Asia.