News from Life in Thailand
Parliament prepares staff for ASEAN Community with English course
BANGKOK, 17 May 2012 (NNT) - Over 2,000 members of the parliamentary staff will be enrolled in an English language course as a preparation for the ASEAN Community in 2015. Deputy House Speaker Charoen Chankomol said that the Parliament is set to...
Police eye suppressing football gambling during Euro 2012
BANGKOK, 16 May 2012 (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police is planning to crack down on illegal gambling after UEFA Euro 2012 kicks off in June by collaborating with pubs, bars and restaurants that will be broadcasting live matches. National Police...
Public Health Ministry to offer 3.5 million doses of flu vaccine for free
BANGKOK, 16 May 2012 (NNT) - In a bid to reduce the number of flu patients and fatalities, the Ministry of Public Health will offer 3.5 million doses of flu vaccine to risk groups free of charge during June-September. Permanent Secretary for Public...
Thailand to seek more foreign labors when Burmese workers return home
BANGKOK, 15 May 2012 (NNT) - The Department of Employment (DOE) is planning to ask the Cabinet to bring in workers from Vietnam and Bangladesh in order to substitute the outgoing Burmese workers. DOE Director General Prawit Kiangpol expressed his...
Chalong Krung police station to relocate due to health risks posed by toxic waste
BANGKOK, 14 May 2012 (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police has issued a temporary relocation order for Chalong Krung police station, as a hazardous waste landfill nearby is threatening the health of local police officers. Royal Thai Police spokesperson Pol...
Thai Government Announces: Plate of Rice & Curry Plate Maximun Price 35 THB
The rising cost of living continued to make headlines. The central committee on the prices (CCP) of goods & services decided to impose price controls on cooked meals. Price control measures will first apply to popular daily dishes, including those...
BMA eyes 50% discount BTS tickets for senior citizens
BANGKOK, 10 May 2012 (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is currently in the process of negotiating for a 50% discount in BTS Skytrain fares for senior citizens, hoping to implement the new rate by the end of the year. Deputy Bangkok...
Baiyoke Tower II"s parted platform caused by excess weight
BANGKOK, May 8 - The failure of the steel cable or wire rope supporting the platform carrying workers installing advertising banner on the exterior of Thailand's tallest building, Baiyoke Tower II, killing three men, was caused by being overloaded,...
DDPM issues flood alerts in 10 provinces
BANGKOK, 8 May 2012 (NNT) - Residents in 10 provinces have been urged to brace for flash floods and mudslides today and tomorrow, as the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is keeping a close eye on the weather condition. DDPM...
UNICEF: Only 5% of Thai mothers breast feed their babies
BANGKOK, 8 May 2012 (NNT) - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned powdered milk producers to change their marketing strategies as fewer mothers are now breast feeding their babies. According to the UNICEF, breast feeding among East...
Thailand hosts 2012 Rotary International Convention
BANGKOK, 8 May 2012 (NNT) - Thailand is hosting the 2012 Rotary International Convention, with than 38,000 guests from 160 countries worldwide attending the event to exchange ideas on humanitarian and social issues. Her Royal Highness Princess...
Three killed falling from Thailand"s highest building during billboard installation
BANGKOK, May 7 - Three men were killed as they fell from the 68th floor of Thailand's tallest building, Baiyoke Tower II, as a cable supporting the platform carrying the workers installing the billboards parted. The accident occurred when five...
Met Dept: Heavy rain, flash floods expected in East, West, North
BANGKOK, 7 May 2012 (NNT) - The Meteorological Department has today issued its 9th warning, urging residents in the East, West and North of Thailand to brace for heavy rain and flash floods. The weather bureau stated that a low pressure cell covering...
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