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Thailand’s Suphannahong movie awards boycotted
Many Thai movie directors, playwrights, actors, actresses, along with other people in movie industry, have used social media to withdraw from being nominated in the Suphannahong National Film Awards, as... The post Thailand’s Suphannahong movie awards boycotted first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English,
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Thai PBS World
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Court rejects petition against Saksayam
The Constitutional Court on Friday rejected a petition lodged by the opposition asking it to rule whether suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob violated Section 144 of the constitution, which deals with examining budget expenditure.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai politician Chonsawat Asavahame dies of heatstroke in Buri Ram
Well-known politician from Samut Prakan province, Chonsawat Asavahame, died early this morning at a hospital in Buri Ram province. The 55-year-old politician and former mayor of the Samut Prakan Provincial... The post Thai politician Chonsawat Asavahame dies of heatstroke in Buri Ram first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2023-03-31
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Helicopters Used to Contain Forest Fire in Nakhon Nayok
Helicopters have been used to dump water to contain a fire on the mountains in Nakhon Nayok as officials are worried that the fire could spread to Khao Yai national park, located two kilometres away.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Turkish parliament ratifies Finland’s NATO accession as Sweden kept waiting
ANKARA, March 30 (Reuters) – Turkey’s parliament approved a bill on Thursday to allow Finland to join NATO, clearing the way for the country to become part of the Western defence alliance as... The post Turkish parliament ratifies Finland's NATO accession as Sweden kept waiting first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2023-03-31
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35 dead, 16 hurt in India stepwell accidentUCKNOW, India, March 31 (Reuters) – At least 35 people were killed and 16 were injured after the roof of a stepwell collapsed in central India, a local government official said on Friday. The incident occurred as devotees gathered at a temple in Indore to celebrate the Hindu festival of Ram Navami on Thursday, officials said. “We have rescued 18 people, 35 have been found dead and 16 are injured,” Ilayaraja T, a top local government official, told Reuters. At least 75 army and rescue personnel worked through the day to remove debris, using ropes and ladders to pull out people who had fallen into the well, local media reported. (Reporting by Saurabh Sharma; writing by Shilpa Jamkhandikar; Editing by Stephen Coates)
LUCKNOW, India, March 31 (Reuters) – At least 35 people were killed and 16 were injured after the roof of a stepwell collapsed in central India, a local government official said on Friday.... The post 35 dead, 16 hurt in India stepwell accidentUCKNOW, India, March 31 (Reuters) - At least 35 people were
Published on: 2023-03-31
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China’s first river port of entry for Mekong riparian countries opened on Monday
A Mekong River port in southwest China’s Yunnan province was officially opened on Monday. It will serve as a gateway to boost trade between China and ASEAN countries, especially Thailand,... The post China’s first river port of entry for Mekong riparian countries opened on Monday first appeared on Thai PBS
Published on: 2023-03-31
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Photo Essay: Parties’ pledges for the LGBT+ community
The LGBTIQNA+ Civil Rights Network for Political Party Policy 2023, supported by 33 organizations, organized a panel discussion on the rights of their community on Wednesday. The event provided a platform for the LGBT+ community to present issues related to inequality and propose policies to political parties. The goal is
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Kan Sangthong
Chonsawat Asavahame, celebrity Thai politico jailed for misconduct, dies at F1 track
Thai politicians, actors, and celebrities today were mourning the death of a controversial former politician and businessman who died early this morning after he collapsed at an F1 racing track in the eastern province of Buriram.  Chonsawat “Ae” Asavahame was confirmed dead in the early hours of Friday after he
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Coconuts Bangkok
ASEAN Community extends its post 2025 vision to 2045
The High-level Task Force for the ASEAN Community’s Post 2025 vision (HLTF-ACV) has agreed to increase its time frame, according to ASEAN Secretary General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn. In his... The post ASEAN Community extends its post 2025 vision to 2045 first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest
Published on: 2023-03-31
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Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime
Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, prosecutors and defense lawyers said Thursday, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge and jolting... The post Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai
Published on: 2023-03-31
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Initiative looks to the future to improve mental wellbeing
Several government agencies and a private company have teamed up for a 10-year initiative aimed at addressing mental health issues in the kingdom, Pun-Arj Chairatana, director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA), said yesterday.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
Politician Chonsawat dies after car race
Chonsawat Asavahame, a key political figure in Samut Prakan province, was pronounced dead at the age of 54 on early Friday morning after driving in a practice car race in the northeastern province of Buri Ram.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
Bangkok Ready for MP Candidate Registration
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is ready to accept applications for MP candidates early next month.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Politician Chonsawat Dies After Collapse from Heatstroke
Politician and businessman Chonsawat Asavahame has died.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Thai Enquirer News Summary – March 31, 2023
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Published on: 2023-03-31
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Chiang Rai opens up to the world
Internationally acclaimed artists Tobias Rehberger, Ernesto Neto, Haegue Yang, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Nguyen Trinh Thi, Baan Nok Collective and Navin Rawanchaikul are amongst the headliners of the Thailand Biennale Chiang Rai... The post Chiang Rai opens up to the world first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Tulip Naksompop Blauw
New program to boost sustainable food and health systems in ASEAN
The United Nations just announced a program, in corporation with the European Union and Thailand, including the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) and the Ministry of Public Health, to push... The post New program to boost sustainable food and health systems in ASEAN first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Thai PBS World
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Battle for peace in Ukraine: President Zelensky’s Peace Formula.
It has been 400 days since Russia started its brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war, unprovokedly waged by the Kremlin neo-imperial and expansionist ambitions against the independent country. It has brought to the Ukrainian people devastation, ruining, pain, death. The aggression which is ongoing, despite numerous international efforts to end it. 
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Orel Pavlo
Parties ramp up poll manoeuvres
Chaikasem Nitisiri, Pheu Thai's chief strategist, has declared his readiness to be the party's third and last prime ministerial candidate in the upcoming poll, set for May 14.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
Govt defends electricity bill hike
The government is defending its decision to raise the fuel tariff (Ft) price for households from May to August as suitable after the government's 3.2-billion-baht subsidy for vulnerable groups ends in April.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
GC rides plastic resin revolution for a safer tomorrow
The world is becoming more aware of the importance of using recycled packaging to protect the environment, in line with the principles of a circular economy where post-consumer recycled PET (PCR PET) plastic resins are used in packaging in the food and beverage industry.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
Top court wades into Orange Line dispute
The Supreme Administrative Court yesterday overturned a ruling by a lower administrative court on the dispute over the bidding for the construction of the Orange Line's western extension, allowing the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to proceed with the project.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
SRT has edge in land dispute
The Central Administrative Court has favoured a petition from the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) against the Department of Lands (DoL) and its director general for dereliction of duty regarding plots of land totalling 5,083 rai in the Khao Kradong area of Buri Ram's Muang district.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
Parties ramp up poll manoeuvres
Chaikasem Nitisiri, Pheu Thai's chief strategist, has declared his readiness to be the party's third and last prime ministerial candidate in the upcoming poll, set for May 14.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
New cases decline amid LAAB drive
The number of new Covid-19 infections has come down to an average of 21 cases per day, in line with the declining numbers of new cases observed in many countries across the globe, according to the Public Health Ministry.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
Police raid house of property mogul
Police raided 17 locations yesterday including a luxury home belonging to the husband of a Thai actress who has suspected links to online gambling networks.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
Mountain blaze nears residential area, threatens Khao Yai
A wildfire that was reportedly caused by a lightning strike on Khao Chaphlu in Nakhon Nayok's Muang district on Tuesday evening was inching closer to residential areas yesterday after having burned 700 rai of forest across three mountains.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
Gun-stealing cop receives 270 years
A policeman convicted of stealing more than 150 guns over a period of two years from a Nonthaburi police station has been sentenced to 270 years in prison but will serve a maximum of 50 years, authorities said yesterday.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
Asean to tackle haze crisis
The secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has pledged to support efforts to combat transboundary haze pollution in the region.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
Eight cops jailed for corruption
Eight policemen have been sentenced to lengthy jail terms, with most also facing hefty fines, for allegedly abusing their power and taking kickbacks in connection with a police housing project.
Published on: 2023-03-31
Source: Bangkok Post
Fires at Khao Laem in Nakhon Nayok under control, but still burning
Bushfires at Khao Laem in Thailand’s Nakhon Nayok province are now under control, but they are still burning in limited area, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Varawut Silpa-archa said... The post Fires at Khao Laem in Nakhon Nayok under control, but still burning first appeared on Thai PBS World
Published on: 2023-03-30
Source: Thai PBS World
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Top court backs MRTA in Orange Line dispute
The Supreme Administrative Court has overturned a lower court ruling in a dispute over bidding for the construction of the Orange Line’s western extension, which could allow the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to proceed with the project.
Published on: 2023-03-30
Source: Bangkok Post
Health Ministry says no XBB.1.16 COVID sub-variant cases in Thailand yet
The Thai Ministry of Public Health is closely monitoring the spread of the new XBB.1.16 COVID-19 sub-variant in India. It has not yet been detected in Thailand, according to Public... The post Health Ministry says no XBB.1.16 COVID sub-variant cases in Thailand yet first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2023-03-30
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Gun-theft cop sentenced to 270 years
A police officer convicted of stealing more than 150 guns over a period of two years from a Nonthaburi police station has been sentenced to 270 years in jail but will serve the maximum of 50 years, authorities said on Thursday.
Published on: 2023-03-30
Source: Bangkok Post
Food, soil and water in Prachin Buri uncontaminated – Health Department
More than 20 samples of fruit, vegetables, water, soil and food, collected from markets within a 5km radius of the foundry in Prachin Buri where caesium-137 radiation has been detected,... The post Food, soil and water in Prachin Buri uncontaminated - Health Department first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2023-03-30
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“Van Gogh Alive” arrives in Bangkok
On March 31st, the world-renowned “Van Gogh Alive” exhibition will open its doors at ICONSIAM in Bangkok, offering visitors the most immersive and highly attended art experience in the world. ... The post "Van Gogh Alive" arrives in Bangkok first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in
Published on: 2023-03-30
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Copyright : Debbie Y.Description: Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 Group shot
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Thai restaurant Le Du in Bangkok has been named the No.1 restaurant in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023, while eight other restaurants in Thailand also made it onto the list to make the kingdom one of the continent’s top
Published on: 2023-03-30
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Police Raid 17 Locations, Seize Bt1 Billion Assets in Online Gambling Crackdown
Police from Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau raided 17 locations linked to an online gambling network and seized more than one billion baht worth of assets for further investigation.
Published on: 2023-03-30
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Intoxicated man arrested after stealing ambulance in Bangkok and crashing
A man, believed to be high on cannabis, allegedly stole an ambulance from in front of Bangkok’s Ratburana police station and drove it to a gas station. There he unsuccessfully... The post Intoxicated man arrested after stealing ambulance in Bangkok and crashing first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2023-03-30
Source: Thai PBS World
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