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Chao Phraya River gets a cleanup boat
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/04/2024
» Last week, The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organisation headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that develops technologies to rid plastic from oceans, officially deployed its first solar-powered cleanup boat/system in the Chao Phraya River at the Commemoration of His Majesty the King Rama X's 6th Cycle Birthday Park in Bangkok's Bang Kho Laem district.
Strong 7.2 magnitude quake rocks Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 03/04/2024
» HUALIEN, Taiwan - Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in at least 25 years killed nine people on Wednesday and injured more than 900, while 50 hotel workers were missing en route to a national park, authorities said, as rescuers used ladders to bring others to safety.
Soaring traditions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/04/2024
» Flying kites used to be a popular activity enjoyed during summer. However, with fewer open spaces this activity has been slowly disappearing. Fortunately, Iconsiam has collaborated with the Ministry of Culture, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Association of Thai and International Kites to organise "Iconsiam Thailand's Kite Festival 2024". The event takes place at River Park in Iconsiam, next to the Chao Phraya River.
Rosli claims second stage victory in Tour of Thailand
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 03/04/2024
» Malaysian cyclist Muhammad Nur Aiman Rosli, representing Terengganu Cycling team, demonstrated his strength with a solo breakaway under the scorching 40C heat. He crossed the finish line to claim victory in the second stage of the 2024 Tour of Thailand on Tuesday.
New plan to solve monkey infestation
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/04/2024
» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan is looking to open a macaque control centre in Lop Buri to sterilise the monkeys and transfer them to other areas in a bid to solve problems they cause in the town.