Yearly Archives: 2016
Youth networks call for punishment in light of excessive hazing
A network of youths has voiced agreement towards punishment of institutions that allow for excessive hazing.
At a seminar jointly organized by the Youth Network...
Karen villagers receive 20.2 million baht compensation for lead poisoning
Eight Karen villagers, who have won a marathon court case spanning 13 years, on Tuesday received compensation totaling 20.2 million baht from Lead Concentrates...
Weather warning issued for tropical storm Rai
The Meteorological Department has warned people in the north and northeast of Thailand to brace for heavy rains as tropical storm ‘Rai’ moves across...
PM wants space at Wat Phra Kaew for religious activities
The Ministry of Sports and Tourism has been told by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha to set a new order at the Temple of the...
Today in History – Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 14, the 258th day of 2016. There are 108 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Sept. 14, 1814,...
PM says Thailand will be corruption-free in 20 years
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said the government will not intervene in the Thai justice system, while urging everyone to cooperate with the government...
ALRO told to demolish a police general’s luxury house
The Agricultural Land Reform Office (ALRO) has been ordered to demolish a luxury house and several buildings on a 535-rai land plot located on...
Airport operator issues warning on Samsung smartphones
Airports of Thailand (AOT) has warned passengers to refrain from placing the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone into their checked baggage, following an advisory...
VAT rate to be pegged at 7 percent for another year
The Revenue Department has proposed the Finance Ministry to keep the value-added tax (VAT) rate at 7 percent for another year until the end...
Latest Stories
HM the King grants royal patronage to victims injured in train crane accident
BANGKOK, Thailand – His Majesty the King has graciously granted royal patronage to all individuals injured in the accident in which a construction crane...
Traffic advised to avoid Rama II Road after crane collapse
BANGKOK, Thailand – Traffic police have advised motorists to avoid Rama II Road between the 28- and 30-kilometer marks following a construction crane collapse....
PM Anutin, Transport Minister inspect train crash site in Nakhon Ratchasima
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn traveled to Nakhon Ratchasima province yesterday (Jan 14) for an on-site visit...
PRD and Blind Association expand inclusive media and job opportunities
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Public Relations Department (PRD) has held discussions with the Thailand Association of the Blind (TAB) to enhance public communication in...
Transport Minister orders urgent probe into crane collapse striking express train
BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered an urgent and comprehensive investigation into a construction crane collapse that...