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Farmers worry over agrochemical control regulations
Farmer Groups expressed their concern that agrochemical control measures proposed in the new ministerial regulation will turn them into criminals, as they will be forbidden from spraying herbicides on their farms without proper training.They were conveying their apprehensions yesterday (Oct 25) at a public hearing ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
1,000 illegals nabbed in Pathum Thani
Crackdown part of government’s ‘xray’ operation aimed to find those who overstay their visas or engage in unlawful acts. To fulfil his vow to deport some 7,000 foreigners who have overstayed their visa by the end of this month, acting Immigration Police chief Pol Maj-General Surachate ...
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Cancer research breakthrough
Chulalongkorn University’s research team has reached the first milestone in developing an affordable biologic drug but needs Bt1.33 billion in funding to pursue the remaining phases of the study. Chulalongkorn Cancer Immunotherapy Excellence Centre announced at a press conference yesterday (Oct 24) that its team ...
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Illegal fishing key threat to reefs
Though excessive tourism has garnered recent headlines over threats to the health of Thailand’s diverse saltwater seas, illegal fishing presents another big challenge to preserving their rich natural resources.Remote off-shore islands and underwater rocks are at the greatest risk of damage from illegal fishing activities, ...
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Thailand aims to tap new export markets
The Commerce Ministry intends to turn a crisis into opportunity by tapping new markets that have emerged as a result of the escalating US-China trade war.The ministry aims to push exports to the United States through food diplomacy while also aiming to boost its food ...
Phuwit Limviphuwat
Beware of marijuana being misused if it’s legalised, says expert
A medical lecturer has cautioned policymakers against rushing to legalise marijuana, even if it’s just for medical use. “Beware of becoming stupid, poor and hurt” read the title of a social-media comment posted by Asst Professor Dr Thira Woratanarat in response to calls to fast-track ...
Chularat Saengpassa
Panama backs Kra Canal as right move for Thai growth
Building a channel linking two major seas would boost Thailand’s role in global connectivity, said Panama’s Vice President Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado, whose country has played a similar role for over a century since it opened the Panama Isthmus in 1914.Keep reading ...
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Creative Tourism
Phatthalung residents are embracing the results of several studies as they offer “creative tourism” packages to lure visitors into spending more time in the southern province. Under this package, visitors can learn local wisdom, see how locals lead their lives and participate in centuries-old activities ...
Jintana Panyaarvudh
New teacher-education policy ‘will hurt quality’
The ongoing transition of the educational sector into a new and hopeful era risk stumbling after a drastic move by authorities to cut the duration of the teacher-education programme back to four years, many experts warned. “Why will we undo the good changes that have ...
Chularat Saengpassa
Marine protections ordered for Samui to preserve ecosystem
The Dapartment of Marine and Coastal Resources has decreed protective measures for tourist destinations Samui, Pha-ngan and Tao islands in Surat Thani province that will halt several routine practices and popular activities.Department director Jatuporn Burutpat signed the order in mid-August but it will not come ...
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