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Air pollution in Chiang Mai highlighted in Chinese life-style social media
Airborne pollution in Chiang Mai, which was ranked the most polluted city in the world by the real time Air Quality Index (AQI) last week, has become a topic of... The post Air pollution in Chiang Mai highlighted in Chinese life-style social media first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Neeranuch Kunakorn
Biden to host Philippines, Japan leaders to counter China
US President Joe Biden will hold the first three-way summit with the leaders of the Philippines and Japan next month, the White House said Monday, as the United States boosts... The post Biden to host Philippines, Japan leaders to counter China first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
Visas revoked for two New Zealanders charged with attacking police officer
The immigration office in Phuket has revoked the visas of two New Zealanders, who allegedly assaulted a traffic police officer in Chalong district of Phuket and snatched his service pistol... The post Visas revoked for two New Zealanders charged with attacking police officer first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Neeranuch Kunakorn
Five boats smuggling oil caught off Sattahip
CHON BURI: Five coastal vessels carrying 400,000 litres of contraband oil were intercepted and seized in the Gulf of Thailand, off Sattahip district in this eastern province, on Tuesday morning.
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Hazardous smog cloaks 50 provinces
Fifty provinces were blanketed with hazardous levels of PM2.5 dust on Tuesday morning and 13 of them, mainly in the North, with seriously harmful levels of pollution.
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Airlines offer extra flights, discounts during Songkran
Airlines are wooing Songkran travellers with additional flights and ticket discounts in expectation of strong demand during the annual water festival holiday.
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Quick action ordered against teen rape gang
Police have been ordered to speed up legal action against a gang of teenagers who allegedly targeted and raped girls aged 13 and 14 years in Sukhothai province.
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Gold Digger Killed in Trench Collapse
A local gold digger was buried alive in a landslide during the excavation in search for gold in Prachuap Khirikhan province.
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Opinion: Hardening our soft power
As I landed in Singapore’s Changi airport earlier this month when Taylor Swift was in the country, I was greeted by a sign written “Welcome to Singapore” – a not-so-subtle reference to Swift’s song, “Welcome to New York”. Under it, discount deals were advertised for fans attending Swift’s Eras Tour.
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Lynn Sasinpong
Thai Enquirer News Summary – March 19, 2024
The post Thai Enquirer News Summary – March 19, 2024 appeared first on Thai Enquirer.
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thai Enquirer Summary
Parks dept to get tough with forest intruders
With forest fires raging in several northern provinces, resulting in the accumulation of PM2.5 in the atmosphere, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation yesterday warned that legal action will be taken against those who illegally enter forested areas to set them ablaze.
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Disaster zone label 'will hurt tourism'
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has admitted that the government decided against declaring Chiang Mai a disaster zone despite its worsening air pollution out of fear that it would hurt the province's tourism industry.
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Thaksin talk 'off limits' in general debate
The ruling Pheu Thai Party will not let anyone bring up issues concerning convicted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra during the upcoming general debate, according to one of its lawmakers.
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Phayao airport plans unfold
The government is planning to construct a new airport in Phayao, costing around two billion baht, as part of a wider plan to turn the northern province into a main tourist destination.
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Bangkok Post
EC asks court to dissolve MFP
The Election Commission (EC) on Monday submitted a petition to the Constitutional Court asking it to dissolve the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP).
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Cholnan launches drug delivery service
NAN: The Public Health Ministry has officially launched its "Health Rider" project to deliver medicines to patients' homes.
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Bangkok Post
MFP makes Chiang Mai bid
The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has endorsed Pun-Arj Chairatana, former executive director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA), to run for chairmanship of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO).
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Paetongtarn talks up Cambodia ties
The leader of Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, also known as Ung Ing, is currently paying an official visit to Cambodia, emphasising the close ties and cooperation between the two countries.
Published on: 2024-03-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Navy stranded without submarine or frigate amid budget crunch
Amid the uncertainty and delay in its submarine acquisition, the Royal Thai Navy suffered another setback when its slim hopes of procuring a frigate were dashed by lawmakers. A House... The post Navy stranded without submarine or frigate amid budget crunch first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
Pareena ordered to pay Bt7.6m to EC for cost of by-election
A Ratchaburi court ordered former Palang Pracharath MP Pareena Kraikupt to pay Bt7.6 million today for the cost of a by-election held by the Election Commission after she was removed... The post Pareena ordered to pay Bt7.6m to EC for cost of by-election first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
Court orders sacked MP Pareena to pay cost of by-election
Ratchaburi Provincial Court has ordered former MP Pareena Kraikupt to pay the 7.6 million baht cost of the by-election to find her replacement after she was disqualified two years ago.
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Bangkok Post
Paetongtarn visits Phnom Penh at the invitation of Hun Sen
Pheu Thai party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra led her executive board members on a visit to Cambodia today, at the invitation of Hun Sen, the former Cambodian prime minister. The team... The post Paetongtarn visits Phnom Penh at the invitation of Hun Sen first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
Thailand Revokes Visas of Tourists Attacking Policeman
Authorities have revoked visas of two New Zealanders after they assaulted a traffic police officer in Phuket on Saturday.
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Paetongtarn visits in Phnom Penh
Pheu Thai party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra led her executive board members on a visit to Cambodia today, at the invitation of Hun Sen, the former Cambodian prime minister. The team... The post Paetongtarn visits in Phnom Penh first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English,
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
National police chief refutes claim of foul play in Surachate Hakparn case
Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the national police chief, maintains that one of his deputies, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, is not the victim of persecution or of foul play over the... The post National police chief refutes claim of foul play in Surachate Hakparn case first appeared on Thai PBS World
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Nad Bunnag
New literary organisations proposed by “soft power” committee
Thailand’s national soft power sub-committee on books will propose to the government the establishment of ‘the Book Institute’ and ‘One Province, One Landmark Library’. Charan Homtientong, its chair, said that... The post New literary organisations proposed by “soft power” committee first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Nad Bunnag
EC petitions Constitutional Court seeking dissolution of Move Forward party
The Election Commission (EC) submitted a petition to the Constitutional Court today, seeking the dissolution of the Move Forward party and the barring of the party’s executive members from politics,... The post EC petitions Constitutional Court seeking dissolution of Move Forward party first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Nad Bunnag
Dissident Russian band returns to stage after Thai detention
Warsaw, Poland – A Russian-Belarusian rock band that denounces Moscow’s Ukraine invasion returned to the stage this week, voicing defiance after being detained in Thailand in January and threatened with deportation to Russia.... The post Dissident Russian band returns to stage after Thai detention first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
Phuket governor condemns New Zealand brothers who assaulted cop
PHUKET: The Phuket governor condemned the New Zealand brothers who attacked a traffic policeman and stole his pistol on Saturday, saying their serious violation of Thai law is completely unacceptable.
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Bangkok Post
PM: Chiang Mai Not Declared as Disaster Zone
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin has clarified that one reason for not declaring Chiang Mai as a disaster area, despite the choking haze, is the concern over an impact on the tourism industry.
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Thais in Osaka advised to wear masks during measles scare
Thais visiting or living in Osaka are advised to wear masks when outside or on public transport following the detection of cases of measles in the Japanese city, the Thai consulate in Osaka said on Monday.
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Bangkok Post
PM Srettha witnesses forest fires in Phayao
Prime minister Srettha Thavisin obtained first-hand experience of forest fires today, as he visited the northern province of Phayao. He was traveling in his motorcade along rural road No. 120,... The post PM Srettha witnesses forest fires in Phayao first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
Former forest chief offers advice on controlling northern forest fires
As forest fires rage in several northern provinces, resulting in the accumulation of PM2.5 in the atmosphere, former deputy prime minister Plodprasop Suraswadi has offered some advice, based on how... The post Former forest chief offers advice on controlling northern forest fires first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Nad Bunnag
Deputy police chief may be suspended over online gambling allegation
National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Suvimol said on Monday that his deputy Surachate Hakparn may be suspended due to a probe into the latter's alleged involvement in an online gambling network and the case would be concluded before the chief's retirement this September.
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Bangkok Post
Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition
MOSCOW, March 17 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia’s election on Sunday, cementing his already tight grip on power in a victory he said... The post Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Nad Bunnag
Teacher transferred for allegedly selling higher grade
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A physical education teacher at a school in Muang district of this northeastern province was transferred to an inactive post pending an investigation into an allegation that he took a bribe from a student in exchange for a better grade.
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Bangkok Post
Northern provinces face health-threatening levels of air pollution today
Seventeen sub-districts in the northern provinces of Nan, Phayao, Phitsanuloke, Lampang, Lamphun, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son are affected by health-threatening levels of PM2.5 today, ranging between... The post Northern provinces face health-threatening levels of air pollution today first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
New Zealand’s ‘coffin clubs’ bury taboos about death
It’s a task of grave importance, but there’s nothing to stop New Zealanders having a laugh as they work on DIY caskets in the country’s “coffin clubs”. Elderly club members... The post New Zealand's 'coffin clubs' bury taboos about death first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
2 New Zealanders banned from Thailand after attacking Phuket cop
Two New Zealand tourists will be blacklisted by Thailand as police move decisively following a shocking attack on a traffic police officer in Phuket.
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Bangkok Post
Two New Zealanders arrested for assault on police in Phuket
Two New Zealand nationals will have their tourist visas revoked and will be blacklisted from revisiting Thailand after they allegedly assaulted a Phuket traffic police officer and attempted to seize... The post Two New Zealanders arrested for assault on police in Phuket first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)