Heatwave, water shortages forecast this dry season Temperatures in some areas are expected to hit 42°C this dry season, with farmers already being warned to prepare for a prolonged water shortage. — Bangkok Post Constitutional […]
1,200 police to secure Constitutional Court on ruling day Police will deploy 1,200 officers in and around the Constitutional Court on Thursday when it rules on the dissolution of Thai Raksa Chart following the party’s […]
Thailand to ban import of plastic waste next year Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will propose to the cabinet a total ban on the import of plastic waste into Thailand beginning next year. […]
Not enough water left for rice farmers in Northeast A WATER SHORTAGE is threatening to soon strike several northeastern provinces. — The Nation (very annoying popups) Central bank says it has acted on rapid moves […]
Thailand preparing CPTPP application TOKYO: Thailand will apply this month to join the new trans-Pacific free trade agreement, aiming to ensure it is not left behind by its competitors in the vibrant region, according to […]
Thailand passes internet security law decried as ‘cyber martial law’ Thailand’s military-appointed parliament on Thursday passed a controversial cybersecurity law that gives sweeping powers to state cyber agencies, despite concerns from businesses and activists over […]
Two policemen abducted, shot dead in Thailand’s restive south Two Thai policemen were executed after being abducted from a tea shop in the kingdom’s violent southern borderlands, police said Wednesday (Feb 27), as bloodshed again […]
Board of Investment gives the nod to five projects worth Bt40 bn THE BOARD of Investment (BoI) yesterday approved five investment projects worth a total of Bt40.462 billion during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister […]
Smog in 9 northern provinces to increase March-April Smog problem in nine of Thailand’s Northern provinces is likely to get worse during March and April due to forest fires, despite a complete ban on the […]
Cannabis amnesty this week FDA firm on regulated cultivation; Bhumjaithai Party vows to make it an economic plant — The Nation (very annoying popups) Exports down 5.7% in January Exports dropped for a third straight […]
Auto output up 8% in January Automotive output in January stood at 179,595 units, up year-on-year by 8.06%, on increased production for domestic and overseas markets, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Thursday. — […]
Defence spokesman defends military budget The Thai military has defended its spending of about 1 trillion baht, or 7% of the fiscal budget, over the past five years and claimed it had not increased substantially. […]