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Haze problem in North set to worsen as burning ban ends, experts warn
Air pollution in the North is expected to worsen following an end to the ban on outdoor burning in many provinces.Both academics and authorities yesterday (April 17) cautioned people in the North to be prepared for a new and final wave of hazardous haze, while ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
Digital democracy the way forward?
Experts believe blockchain technology can end election fraud and save money. Blockchain and other digital-age technologies, which have played a vital role in the economy and people’s lives, are now bringing new benefits to politics and the electoral process.Keep reading ...
Jintana Panyaarvudh
Chiang Mai clinic offers help to severely stressed parents of special needs kids
The Mental Health Department has set up a clinic at Chiang Mai’s Rajanagarindra Institute of Child Development to provide mental-healthcare to parents who have children with special needs. The move is a response to the needs of 64 percent of parents who reportedly suffer from ...
The Nation Reporter
Songkran revelry set to begin nationwide
Police continue to push public safety measures but traffic still poses challenge. As holidaymakers started to reach their destinations nationwide yesterday (April,12) for the traditional Thai New Year celebrations this weekend, various sites confirmed their readiness to host impressive events and also implement public safety ...
The Nation Reporter
Dawei road loan nears
The Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Neda) is about to approve a long-awaited road construction project linking Thailand and the Dawei deep-sea port in Myanmar. The move came after the Myanmar government finally approved borrowing of up to 4.5 billion baht in credit facility ...
Wichit Chantanusornsiri
North faces serious haze problem this weekend
People in the North have been warned to prepare for a worsening haze problem this weekend as the weather forecast shows south-westerly winds that will carry air pollution into the region. The Northern Meteorological Centre (NMC) said that weather conditions during this period were the ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
LPN joins hands with CPF to promote labour rights protection
The Labour Rights Promotion Network Foundation (LPN) and Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) have recently teamed up to promote protection of labour rights and encourage CPF’s workforce, especially migrant workers, to report wrongdoings through the company’s hotline.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Princess says to produce wider range of food to improve nutrition
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has pointed out the need for an holistic approach in eradicating hunger and malnutrition in all its forms and called for greater agricultural diversity. Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Impact on Krabi’s economy minimal
An analysis from SCB’s Economic Intelligence Centre (EIC) has suggested that the closure of paradise Maya Bay would affect Maya Bay’s revenue from tourism this year by only 6 percent.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Vendors rubbish criticism of Mae Klong fresh market
Vendors at Mae Klong, also known as Rom Hup – one of Thailand’s landmark markets – have defended its character and surroundings after coming under criticism in online posts. They have spoken up in defense of this world-famous place after several foreigners made critical comments ...
Kachorn Phonimthai
