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Govt support to make 'pla ra' from blackchin tilapia
The Department of Fisheries is turning to a novel way to eradicate blackchin tilapia from Thailand's waterways -- by turning them into "pla ra", or fermented fish sauce.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet appointed national police chief
The Police Commission chaired by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra voted unanimously on Monday to appoint deputy national police chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet as the new and 15th national police chief of Thailand.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Flooding hits 23 Thai provinces
The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation on Monday reported flooding in 23 provinces, mostly in the North and the Northeast, affecting over 66,000 families in 1,647 villages.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Fresh flood alert for parts of Bangkok
City Hall on Monday warned people living along the Chao Phraya River in areas with no permanent barriers to prepare for flooding next week.  
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Investigation ordered into police escorting luxury car convoy
The chief of the Central Investigation Bureau has ordered a probe into highway police blocking normal traffic to facilitate the travel of a billion-baht convoy of luxury cars along an inter-city motorway.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Paetongtarn defends 'iPad diplomacy' at Qatar summit
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has defiantly defended her decision to read out a statement in English off an iPad during her meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Prayers, tears in Isan church for Thai hostage in Gaza
KUT YANG, Udon Thani - The Sriaoun family gathered in their local church on Sunday, their voices rising and falling in tearful song as they prayed for the safe return of their oldest son, believed still held captive by Hamas.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Cleanup begins in Chiang Mai as flood recedes
Chiang Mai Municipality started a major cleanup on Monday as the huge flood that paralysed the northern city began draining off.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Fugitive ex-boxer arrested after break-in, escape from Bangkok
Fugitive former Muay Thai boxer Santi Jae-arlee was arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima early Monday morning after a Bangkok house intrusion and shooting, and  four-days on the run from police.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Fugitive ex-Muay Thai boxer arrested after break-in, escape from Bangkok
Fugitive former Muay Thai boxer Santi Jae-arlee was arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima early Monday morning after a Bangkok house intrusion and shooting, and  four-days on the run from police.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Fine Dining in Phuket – A Culinary Journey Through the Pearl of the Andaman
Phuket, Thailand's largest island and a world-renowned tropical paradise, offers more than stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife. It's also becoming an emerging fine dining destination, catering to the discerning palate of travelers who crave gourmet experiences. From luxurious resort restaurants to hidden gems tucked away in lush tropical settings, fine
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 placed Thailand among Top 20 Countries in the World
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to announce that Thailand and 14 Thai tourism entities have performed exceptionally well in Condé Nast Traveler’s 37th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, earning altogether 15 titles. The post Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 placed Thailand among Top 20 Countries in the World appeared
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Thai Enquirer News Summary – October 7, 2024
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Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thai Enquirer Summary
Bangkok bridge closed after embankment collapse
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration closed Gesagomon Bridge in Dusit district for repair for five days from Monday after its embankment collapsed late Sunday night.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
A Bangkok bridge closed after embankment collapsed
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration closed Gesagomon Bridge in Dusit district for repair for five days from Monday after its embankment collapsed late Sunday night.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Govt 'unfazed' by protest threats
The government is playing down critics' threats to take to the streets in protest against its policies, saying it won't bow to pressure from any party.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Govt 'unfazed' by threats
The government is playing down critics' threats to take to the streets in protest against its policies, saying it won't bow to pressure from any party.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
PM defends scripts at Qatar meet
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said it is common practice for world leaders to read from a script at a major international event after a photograph of her reading from an iPad at her first international summit in Qatar last week made the rounds on social media over the weekend, raising
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
'No cause to fear' royal slur amnesty
A former leader of the now-defunct Move Forward Party says granting an amnesty to lese majeste offenders has been done before and political parties should not be nervous about implementing it.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
'No cause to fear' royal slur amnesty
A former leader of the now-defunct Move Forward Party says granting an amnesty to lese majeste offenders has been done before and political parties should not be nervous about implementing it.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Bio-cement to tackle soil salinity in NE
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has joined hands with the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) in a project to tackle agricultural challenges caused by soil salinity in the Northeast using bio-cement.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Packed agenda awaits PM at Asean summit in Laos
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will join the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and related summits during Oct 8-11 in Vientiane, Laos.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Inspectors to ramp up screening of imports
The Industry Ministry has ordered the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) to work closely with the Customs Department to intensify screening of imported goods to prevent the smuggling of substandard products.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Kitrat likely to get nod as police chief
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will today chair a National Police Commission meeting to appoint the new national police chief.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Expo pledges to mirror UN's Decade of Action
Bangkok's Sustainability Expo will continue until 2030, serving as a platform to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and create new sustainability models, delegates and speakers agreed yesterday, as this year's edition drew to a close.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
More flood misery to come for waterway dwellers
The Royal Irrigation Department is warning people along waterways in the lower Chao Phraya River basin, including those in Greater Bangkok, of either possible overflow or deeper flood levels due to deluges from the North, heavy rains and high seas later this month.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Govt 'unfazed' by threats
The government is playing down critics' threats to take to the streets in protest against its policies, saying it won't bow to pressure from any party.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
2 held in Pathum Thani over illegal drugs, arms
PATHUM THANI: Two suspects were arrested in Khlong Luang district with 3 kilogrammes of crystal meth, 679 ecstasy pills and various firearms and ammunition, police say.
Published on: 2024-10-07
Source: Bangkok Post
SX2024 ends with pledge to mirror UN's Decade of Action
Bangkok's Sustainability Expo will continue until 2030, serving as a platform to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and create new sustainability models, delegates and speakers agreed on Sunday, as this year's edition drew to a close.
Published on: 2024-10-06
Source: Bangkok Post
Bangkok's Sustainability Expo ends with pledge to mirror UN's Decade of Action
Bangkok's Sustainability Expo will continue until 2030, serving as a platform to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and create new sustainability models, delegates and speakers agreed on Sunday, as this year's edition drew to a close.
Published on: 2024-10-06
Source: Bangkok Post
'Veteran fraudster' arrested for impersonating Thai govt official
A woman with a long record for fraud has been arrested after allegedly impersonating a government official, mingling with lawmakers at parliament and claiming to be a secretary of former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Published on: 2024-10-06
Source: Bangkok Post
Flood warning for lower Chao Phraya River basin provinces including Greater Bangkok
The Royal Irrigation Department is warning people along waterways in the lower Chao Phraya River basin, including those in Greater Bangkok, of either possible overflow or deeper flood levels due to
Published on: 2024-10-06
Source: Bangkok Post
Flood victims wait for evacuation in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI: Evacuations are under way to help people stranded at numerous locations in Muang and Saraphi districts of this northern Thai province, which were heavily hit by the overflowing Ping River from late Saturday night.
Published on: 2024-10-06
Source: Bangkok Post
At least 2 dead as flood victims await evacuation in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI: Evacuations are under way to help people stranded at numerous locations in Muang and Saraphi districts of this northern Thai province, which were heavily hit by the overflowing Ping River from late Saturday night.
Published on: 2024-10-06
Source: Bangkok Post
Poll: One-third of Thai handout recipients have not decided to back govt
Just over one-third of Thais are still undecided whether they will support the government once they have received 10,000 baht under its flagship stimulus handout scheme, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of...
Published on: 2024-10-06
Source: Bangkok Post
Poll: One-third of Thai handout recipients not sure they'll back govt
Just over one-third of Thais are still undecided whether they will support the government once they have received 10,000 baht under its flagship stimulus handout scheme, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of...
Published on: 2024-10-06
Source: Bangkok Post
Flooding in 20 provinces
Flooding remained in 20 provinces, mostly in the North and the Northeast, and affected more than 30,000 families on Sunday.
Published on: 2024-10-06
Source: Bangkok Post
Flooding persists in 20 Thai provinces
Flooding remained in 20 provinces, mostly in the North and the Northeast, and affected more than 30,000 families on Sunday.
Published on: 2024-10-06
Source: Bangkok Post
Car crash toppled many power poles
A car hit a power pole, toppled about 10 poles and completely blocked traffic on Soi Lat Phrao 48 Road off Lat Phrao Road in Huai Khwang district, Bangkok, on Sunday morning.
Published on: 2024-10-06
Source: Bangkok Post
Car crash topples 10 power poles in Bangkok
A car hit a power pole, toppled about 10 poles and completely blocked traffic on Soi Lat Phrao 48 Road off Lat Phrao Road in Huai Khwang district, Bangkok, on Sunday morning.
Published on: 2024-10-06
Source: Bangkok Post