Industry Ministry to Partner With UN to Cut CO2 Emission
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Industry on Wednesday revealed that the Thai Cabinet had already rubber stamped a multibillion-baht project with the United Nations to tackle Thailand's increasing air pollution problems.
Thai Instant Noodle Exports Soar Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Commerce on Monday reported that exports of instant noodles soared in the first quarter of this year, especially in Southeast Asia during the COVID-19 crisis.
Bacteria Found in Dumplings That Killed One in Samut Prakan
SAMUT PRAKAN — Health officials on Wednesday said they found a strain of bacteria inside dumplings sold by a street vendor after a customer died from what’s suspected to be food poisoning.
Korat Uni Plants 3,000 Cannabis For Medical Researches
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A university in the northeastern province said Wednesday it has started planting marijuana trees as part of its research on weed-based medicines.
School Gang Rape Inquiry: Director Probed for Negligence
MUKDAHAN — A school director is facing investigation for allegedly letting the teachers who stand accused of gangraping two schoolgirls off the hook, education officials said Wednesday.
Student Project Seeks More ‘Humane’ Design of Bangkok Prison
BANGKOK — A university is working with a prison to help tackle overcrowding and unhygienic conditions that have stalked the Thai corrections system for years.
Thailand Reports First Day Without New Virus Case
BANGKOK — Thailand on Wednesday reported no new cases of coronavirus for the first time since the outbreak began, the government said.
Prayut Disputes Official’s Suggestion of Lifting Decree by May 31
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Tuesday the Emergency Decree may or may not be extended beyond the end of May, depending on the coronavirus situations.
Single-Digit Count in New Virus Cases for 8th Day
BANGKOK — Thailand reported two new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, a single-digit increase for the eighth consecutive day.
Tourist Arrivals to Thailand May Plunge by Two-Thirds
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on Monday released its latest forecast, indicating that the number of foreign tourists may plunge by almost two-thirds to 14 million this year, the lowest level in 14 years as COVID-19 pandemic hits global travel.
