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Thailand’s dry season officially starts today
Today (Thursday) marks the official beginning of Thailand’s 3-month-long summer with temperatures in all parts of the country expected to average 1-2 degrees Celsius higher than the last year and 10-30 percent less than normal rainfall. Meteorological Department director-general, Mr. Phuviang Prakhammin, said today that the average temperatures of the northern and northeastern provinces would vary between 39 and 40... -
Major quake feared in Lampang following minor tremors
The Earthquake Watch Division of Thailand’s Meteorological Department is closely monitoring a series of tremors in Wang Nua district of the northern province of Lampang today fearing a major earthquake may be imminent. The first tremor, measuring at 2.1 on the Richter scale, was detected at 12.01pm with its epicentre...
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Future Forward grapples with political complications
All eyes will be on Future Forward leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit next week when he and two other party executives face...
While Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has generated a lot of hype with his anti-establishment rhetoric, there is no guarantee that it will translate into votes he needs.
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Asean
Democrats unveil ten policies to make Bangkok livable, clean, safe
Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva today presented ten policies to upgrade the livelihood of the people in Bangkok by making...
Politics
How do political parties reach out to first time voters.
With close to 7 million first-time voters being their prime target in the March 24 election, several political parties are...
General
Thailand’s dry season officially starts today
Today (Thursday) marks the official beginning of Thailand’s 3-month-long summer with temperatures in all parts of the country expected to average 1-2 degrees...
Business
FAA lists 26 flaws in Thailand’s aviation standards that need rectification
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has identified 26 flaws in Thailand’s aviation standards during its recent inspection and has...
Highlights of the week
Pheu Thai-led alliance in rearguard battle
Before sunset last Friday, the last day of electoral candidacy registration, the Pheu Thai-led alliance was totally upbeat. Its realistic...
The Thai Raksachart’s self-made misfortune is not only threatening the very survival of this young pro-Thaksin political party but is also hurting its “mothership” Pheu Thai Party.
Political Pulse
More storms rock Future Forward
Thursday, February 21, 2019: In addition to being accused of using an online platform to discredit Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and...
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