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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.
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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: 3 hours ago
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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: 8 hours ago
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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: 8 hours ago
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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: 8 hours ago
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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: 8 hours ago
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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: 8 hours ago
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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: 8 hours ago
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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: 8 hours ago
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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: 8 hours ago
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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: 9 hours ago
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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.
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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: 9 hours ago
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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: 9 hours ago
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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: 17 hours ago
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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: 19 hours ago
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Police raid 17 locations with online gambling links
Police raided 17 locations, including a luxury home belonging to a Thai actress' husband, with suspected links to online gambling networks.
Published on: 23 hours ago
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Vessel yet to be salvaged
Approvals from the Budget Bureau and the Election Commission are being sought for the disbursement of a 200-million-baht budget earmarked for salvaging the sunken HTMS Sukhothai, according to the navy.
Published on: 1 day ago
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Campaign pledges 'failing indebted farmers'
Election policies by various parties targeting farmers are aimed at creating short-term results and do not result in lasting income security, a recent forum in Bangkok was told.
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Phuket braces for Songkran spike
Phuket expects to see a 10% increase in hotel bookings during the Songkran festival next month.
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Prayut's decision 'won't hinder UTN'
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declined to disclose on Wednesday why he has decided not to run as a list-MP candidate for the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party in the upcoming election, describing it as a personal matter.
Published on: 1 day ago
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Parties buck EC poll pact
The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and United Thai Nation Party (UTN) have turned down a pact that lays down the protocol for politicians to follow during campaigning and includes promises they are supposed to honour after the general election.
Published on: 1 day ago
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Employers asked to help the disabled
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are urging people to see those with disabilities as capable individuals and help give them chances to land jobs so they can support themselves.
Published on: 1 day ago
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FDA warns on weed cookies
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned parents to be alert after children in the South were hospitalised after eating smuggled cannabis-infused cookies containing excessive levels of psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Published on: 1 day ago
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Chiang Mai air still the worst
Chiang Mai was again listed yesterday as the city with the worst air pollution in the world, according to pollution monitoring website IQAir.
Published on: 1 day ago
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Dems approve poll, party-list candidates
The Democrat Party's board yesterday approved the party's list of 400 election candidates in the constituency system and another 100 candidates in the party-list system for the coming general election.
Published on: 1 day ago
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BMTA, SRT issue monthly pass
The State Railway of Thailand has joined hands with the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) and Krung Thai Bank to roll out a monthly pass giving commuters unlimited rides on the city's public bus network and 50 rides on Bangkok's Red Line electric commuter rail services.
Published on: 1 day ago
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Rights of autistic people promoted
The rights of people with autism and ways to improve their education opportunities will take centre stage during an upcoming discussion to raise public awareness about the condition, says the organiser of the event.
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'No complaints filed' against shady triads
Probes into two major cases involving Chinese grey businesses have been wrapped up without any victims stepping forward to file complaints, said deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn.
Published on: 1 day ago
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Civil Court recalls some Mazda 2 cars
The Civil Court yesterday ordered the recall of all Mazda 2 cars with diesel engines produced from 2014-2018 to fix engine vibration and acceleration problems, with due compensation to be paid to the owners, according to the lawyer for a group of plaintiffs.
Published on: 1 day ago
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