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Prison · ThailandThe House Committee on Industry plans to file a petition for an amendment to the law to include jail terms for operators of factories that illegally dump industrial or chemical waste. Akaradej Wongpitakroj, a committee member, says that they are only fined currently, if they do not adhere to regulations when handling waste. “Therefore, they do not care enough to follow the rules, as they simply pay the fines and get away with it. As a result, th…See the Story
Those illegally dumping hazardous waste could face prison
Thailand · ThailandIn this ever-changing world, many people are overwhelmed by uncertainties and fears. Competition at work, rampant layoffs, finances, parenting, friendships and pandemic concerns can all spark tension, leaving people feeling stressed, anxious and emotionally drained. To cope with these feelings, a large number of Thai people have turned to superstitious objects, lucky charms, amulets, talismans and even occult rites, known as mutelu, in the hope …See the Story
A superstition boom full of faith in Thailand
Finance · BangkokThe Finance Ministry is mulling the option of increasing the capital of the state-run Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) by 10 billion baht, before the government borrows from the bank to fund the digital wallet scheme. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said today that borrowing from the BAAC can be done legally and it is also within the jurisdiction of the Finance Ministry, as the bank has a liquidity surplus. He …See the Story
Finance ministry considers increasing capital reserves of BAAC by Bt10bn
Thailand · ThailandRecently replaced health minister, Dr Cholnan Srikaew, has described as groundless reports that he lost the position in the recent cabinet reshuffle because he failed to control senior ministry officials. He demanded that the Rural Doctor Foundation ceases exploiting the situation by spreading untruths, in an attempt to cause division in the public health ministry. Cholnan, also a former Pheu Thai party leader, was unexpectedly removed from his …See the Story
Former health minister denies divisions exist within the ministry
Bangkok · BangkokChulalongkorn University has been ranked as the best university in Thailand and the 117th best among 739 universities in Asia, according to the Asia University Rankings 2024. This year’s position is an improvement of 102 places since last year’s ranking of 669 universities. Nineteen Thai universities made it onto the list for 2024, which was announced on Wednesday. Chulalongkorn’s ranking is based on outstanding performance across five indicator…See the Story
Chulalongkorn best university in Thailand and 117th in Asia
Bangkok · BangkokIndustrial Works Department Director General Jullapong Thaveesri announced his resignation at a meeting of the House Industrial Affairs Committee in parliament on Wednesday. Jullapong was invited by the House committee to explain the illegal movement of cadmium slag, from a landfill in Tak province to Samut Sakhon, Bangkok and Chon Buri, and the recent fire at a warehouse belonging to Win Process, an industrial waste recycling plant in Rayong pr…See the Story
Industrial Works Department chief resigns
Bangkok · BangkokThe small boy bobbed up and down with excitement as a young vendor carefully packed the Tuk Tuk-shaped cookie he’d convinced his mom to buy for him into a specially designed box. The whole process took just a few minutes but it was immediately obvious that the vendor and her pal were new to both baking and trading. But then, this wasn’t a conventional pastry shop but an exhibition area within the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. The cookies being…See the Story
The sweet taste of sharing
Evacuations · ThailandAyutthaya chemical fire leads to Phachi Hospital shutdown and evacuationsLegacyA chemical warehouse fire in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province caused widespread chaos, leading to the temporary closure of Phachi Hospital and the establishment of an emergency field hospital and evacuation centre. The fire, which was brought under control at 10pm yesterday, May 1, forced locals to flee their homes and seek temporary shelter. The fire broke out in a …See the Story