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Singer Aed Carabao’s land does not encroach onto national forest reserve
Two plots of land in Thailand’s Saraburi Province, owned by famous singer Yuenyong Opakul, aka “Aed Carabao”, are not located in Thap Kwang-Muak Lek national forest reserves, according to the... The post Singer Aed Carabao’s land does not encroach onto national forest reserve first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Kitipat Chuensukjit
Critics regroup as China eases some COVID-19 restrictions
December 1, 2022: Beijing may have to prepare itself for a “Despite high case numbers” narrative after widespread protests against the “Zero COVID” policy forced it to ease some tough measures.... The post Critics regroup as China eases some COVID-19 restrictions first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Tulsathit
NACC says Racha Thewa TAO has the right to buy more “fancy” lamp posts
Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will not interfere with the decision of the Racha Thewa Tambon (sub-district) Administration Organisation (TAO) to procure an additional 727 “fancy” lamp posts, at an... The post NACC says Racha Thewa TAO has the right to buy more “fancy” lamp posts first appeared on Thai
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Kitipat Chuensukjit
Driving licence point deductions to start Jan 9
A points deduction system for traffic violations will begin on Jan 9 next year, with the loss of all points resulting in a 90-day suspension of drivers’ licences, according to officials.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
Musk set to finally take wraps off Tesla truck – to tough crowd
Tesla is set to unveil on Thursday its long-delayed Semi, a 18-wheeler heavy duty vehicle that has faced skepticism from industry experts who doubt battery electric trucks can take the strain... The post Musk set to finally take wraps off Tesla truck - to tough crowd first appeared on Thai PBS
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Kitipat Chuensukjit
TAT Governor: Thailand aiming for 80% of pre-pandemic tourism revenue within 2023
As one of the speakers of the panel on “The Recovery of Travel in Asia and the Pacific”, Mr. Yuthasak underlined the strategies and approaches TAT was using to achieve these targets, while forecasting a return to 80% of the overall tourism revenue of the pre-pandemic era. He also stated
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Government and opposition MPs blame each other for collapse of House meeting
Government and opposition whips resorted to finger-pointing over the collapse of the House meeting today (Thursday), due to a lack of a quorum. The House was scheduled to vote on... The post Government and opposition MPs blame each other for collapse of House meeting first appeared on Thai PBS World
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Kitipat Chuensukjit
Policewoman, boyfriend arraigned in court for abuse of maid
A policewoman whose alleged abuse of her soldier-maid made headlines three months ago, and her boyfriend, have been arraigned in court on charges including human trafficking.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
Thailand shows BIE global gathering it is ready to host ‘Specialised Expo 2028’ in Phuket
Thailand reaffirmed its readiness in all areas to host the Specialised Expo 2028, which it would be held in Phuket. The second country presentation focused on policy support, details on thematic subjects for the Expo, and the master plan and conceptual design of the Expo site. The post Thailand shows
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Point Deduction on Bad Drivers to Start on Jan 9
Point deduction will start on Jan 9 next year on the drivers who violate traffic rules, said the national police chief.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Point system to curb traffic violations to be enforced from January 9th
Starting January 9th, the Royal Thai Police and the Land Transport Department will enforce a demerit point system to curb traffic violations and dangerous driving, in the hope increasing drivers’... The post Point system to curb traffic violations to be enforced from January 9th first appeared on Thai PBS World
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Kitipat Chuensukjit
Thailand Determined to Combat HIV
Thailand aims to combat HIV/Aids by reducing new cases and fatalities as the kingdom will host the UNAIDS PCB meeting later this month.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Aed Carabao cleared of encroachment allegation
The Royal Forest Department has cleared musician Yuenyong Opakul, aka Aed Carabao, of an allegation that two blocks of land he owns in Saraburi encroach on protected forest.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
Israel kills two Palestinians, including militant leader, in West Bank raid, Palestinians say
Israeli forces killed two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, Palestinian officials said, in heavy clashes that erupted in the Jenin refugee camp during a pre-dawn raid. The... The post Israel kills two Palestinians, including militant leader, in West Bank raid, Palestinians say first appeared on Thai PBS
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Kitipat Chuensukjit
Strongest Baht in 5 Months, Less Than B35/US Dollar
This morning the bath value appreciated to 34.97 baht against a US dollar, its strongest level in five months, compared to its close yesterday at 35.26 baht per dollar.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
SIRI shares rise to 5-year high amid hopes of better results and possible political windfall
Shares of one of Thailand’s leading property developers – Sansiri Plc (SIRI) hit a 5-year high amid anticipation that the company would record better profits as the economy recovers and demand for real-estate stars to revive. Shares of SIRI rise to a high of 1.74 Baht a share but ended
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich
Of course, 420-friendly Thailand’s first ‘hemp expo’ is really about getting high
Thanaporn Pornsangakul motioned passers-by toward her booth, where she demonstrated a new shampoo and soap made from CBD, the non-psychoactive part of cannabis that’s widely touted as a panacea. But Thanaporn’s shampoo, which she was showing off inside a large convention center alongside 120 or so other booths ostensibly promoting
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Coconuts Bangkok
Local Council to Buy New Lot of Controversial ‘Kinnaree’ Lamp Posts
The council of Racha Thewa sub-district allocated 148 million baht for the procurement of 727 lamp posts with Kinnaree figures and other projects.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Passenger killed, 9 hurt when crane hits minibus
A woman was killed and nine other passengers injured when a minibus was hit by the hanging pendulum hook of a mobile crane emerging from a side street in Ban Bung district of Chon Buri on Wednesday night.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
Ethnic Karen people demand shared common land for rotational farming
A group of ethnic Karen people, from the Kaeng Krachan area in Phetchaburi Province, submitted a petition yesterday (Wednesday) to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation seeking... The post Ethnic Karen people demand shared common land for rotational farming first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Kitipat Chuensukjit
Police shut down 16 illegal rubbish dumps in Bangkok
Police have shut down 16 illegal garbage dumps in nine districts of Bangkok and arrested seven people for operating them.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
Second Leatherback turtle nest found on Phang-nga beach
Officials from Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources found a second Leatherback turtle nest, containing 141 eggs, yesterday (Wednesday) on a beach in Takua Pa district of the southern... The post Second Leatherback turtle nest found on Phang-nga beach first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Kitipat Chuensukjit
Thailand to Export Fruits by Lao-Chinese Railway on Dec 3
The new Mohan railway checkpoint in China will start operations on Dec 3 and Thailand can thus export fruits by the Lao-Chinese railway to southern China then, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Chinese papers go black in mourning for late leader Jiang Zemin
Chinese newspapers turned their front pages black on Thursday and flags were put at half mast in mourning for the death of former president Jiang Zemin, whose death has prompted... The post Chinese papers go black in mourning for late leader Jiang Zemin first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Kitipat Chuensukjit
U.S. preparing more sanctions on North Korea, Sullivan says
The United States is working a new round of sanctions against North Korea, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Thursday, as Pyongyang forges ahead with banned missile development... The post U.S. preparing more sanctions on North Korea, Sullivan says first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Kitipat Chuensukjit
Thai Enquirer News Summary – December 1, 2022
The post Thai Enquirer News Summary – December 1, 2022 appeared first on Thai Enquirer.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thai Enquirer Summary
Thailand goes into battle against resurgent HIV/AIDS
AIDS claimed 9,300 lives in Thailand last year, despite the availability of free, comprehensive care for those living with HIV. Though this figure is worrying, what’s even more worrying is... The post Thailand goes into battle against resurgent HIV/AIDS first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Tulip Naksompop Blauw
BGRIM seeks opportunities in Japan & Vietnam, aims for 10,000 MW by 2030 with focus on renewable energy
B. Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM), one of Thailand’s leading power producers, has come out to say that it was looking to invest more in powerplants in Vietnam and Japan, while at the same time has set a target of 10,000 MW by 2030. BGRIM, which has power generation capacity of
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich
South islands see tourist numbers spike
The southern region's islands are expected to record a dramatic rise in tourist numbers this year, with the islands off the Surat Thani coast set to enjoy a 60% rise in arrivals compared to the middle of the year.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
Opinion–Court’s verdict on electoral laws opens way for Pheu Thai to be able to form govt. after polls, but it remains an uphill battle
Initially there was some confusion on why the Palang Pracharath party (PPRP) was splitting into another party but the decision by the Constitutional Court yesterday made things a little clearer. It was like the coup makers knew which way the Constitutional Court will rule on the organic bill on the
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Erich Parpart
Anutin blasts NHSO budget
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) should have done a better job before requesting help in approving its annual budget, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
FFP trio will face sedition rap
The attorney-general has approved the prosecution of political figures Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, Piyabutr Saengkanokkul and Pannika Wanich on sedition charges.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
Three new cabinet ministers named
Three new cabinet members have been named in a move that could forge stability for the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and better prepare it for the next polls.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
Court opts for 100 as list divisor
The Pheu Thai Party will gain the most from the Constitutional Court's ruling to use 100 as the divisor to calculate party-list MPs, but its ambitious goal of winning a landslide victory at the next general election remains in doubt.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
First XBC Deltacron Thai case recovers
The first patient diagnosed with the XBC Deltacron strain of Covid-19 in Thailand has now fully recovered as the patient did not experience severe symptoms.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
UNHCR seeks govt's help to enter temp camps
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed its admiration for the government's moral support for displaced persons who have escaped the political turmoil in Myanmar.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
'Miners' stealing electricity
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) raided 50 locations in Bangkok and Nonthaburi and found crypto miners had stolen electricity worth around 500 million baht over the past year.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
FFP trio will face sedition rap
The attorney-general has approved the prosecution of political figures Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, Piyabutr Saengkanokkul and Pannika Wanich on sedition charges.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
Three new cabinet ministers named
Three new cabinet members have been named in a move that could forge stability for the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and better prepare it for the next polls.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post
Cops nab 2 over ties to 'Tuhao' ring
Another key suspect wanted by police in connection with a Chinese criminal syndicate linked to businessman Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant was detained yesterday by police.
Published on: 2022-12-01
Source: Bangkok Post

 

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