Thailand morning news for January 9

Thailand morning news for January 9

Outdoor activities discouraged as air quality worsens The level of PM 2.5 airborne dust measured today was higher than yesterday, with three provinces in the northern region including Lampang severely affected. — NNT Top business […]

Thailand morning news for January 8

Thailand morning news for January 8

Water diverted from Tha Chine to Chao Phraya River to flush out seawater The Royal Irrigation Department has started diverting water from the Tha Chine River, in Nakhon Pathom province, into the Chao Phraya River […]

Thailand morning news for January 7

Thailand morning news for January 7

Deputy PM Somkid says six EEC infrastructure projects must start this year The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) continues to attract more investors. Last year, the EEC generated over 100 billion baht from outside investment. — […]

Thailand morning news for January 6

Thailand morning news for January 6

Drunk driving no.1 crime this New Year season Courts processed 9,179 traffic cases during the seven dangerous days of the New Year holidays, with drunk driving the most common instance where both adults and youths […]

Thailand morning news for January 3

Thailand morning news for January 3

MOPH announces successful medical cannabis outcomes The Ministry of Public Health has released initial findings on medical cannabis administration to patients, and related clinical research, which show positive effects among young patients with epilepsy, and […]

Thailand morning news for January 2

Thailand morning news for January 2

Thailand kicks off 2020 with plastic bag ban Thailand began the year with a ban on single-use plastic bags at major stores, continuing a campaign launched by the government and retailers towards a complete ban […]

Thailand morning news for January 1

Thailand morning news for January 1

Central bank plays down baht appreciation to under ฿30 to US$1 The Bank of Thailand has played down the steady appreciation of the Thai baht currency, which strengthened to under ฿30 against the US greenback […]

Thailand morning news for December 31

Thailand morning news for December 31

String of tragedies spur green push This year, environmentalists and people on the streets alike were hit by news about the death of a several rare marine animals. — Bangkok Post BoT: 2.5% growth in […]

Thailand morning news for December 30

Thailand morning news for December 30

Thai road toll jumps to 109 after first two days of seven day campaign Road incidents during the first two days of the seven day New Year holiday period have risen to 974. The southern […]

Thailand morning news for December 27

Thailand morning news for December 27

Prayut troubled by fake news Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the military to be more proactive in tackling fake news online. — Bangkok Post Finance Ministry upbeat on private investment The […]

Thailand morning news for December 26

Thailand morning news for December 26

Thai court to decide on dissolution of opposition party in January Thailand’s Constitutional Court said on Wednesday (Dec 25) that it would rule on the dissolution of the opposition Future Forward Party on Jan 21 […]