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Waste awaiting disposal in Chiang Rai nears 60,000 tons

Waste waiting to be disposed of after flooding in Chiang Rai has reached nearly 60,000 tons. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is rushing to find a place to put the waste. Mr. Surin Vorakitthamrong, Deputy Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PCD), revealed that from the survey of garbage in the flooded areas, Chiang Rai Municipality and Mae

The Bank of Thailand reveals that there are 5 companies competing for Virtual Bank.

The Bank of Thailand revealed that there are 5 companies applying for a Virtual Bank. It is expected that the list will be announced in mid-2025 and must be operational within 1 year from the date the Minister of Finance approves. Mr. Somchai Lertlarpwasin, Assistant Governor, Financial Institutions Policy Group, Bank of Thailand (BOT), revealed that as the Ministry of

Flash floods inundate houses in Loei for the 4th time

Many areas in the Northeast are still flooded. Loei Province has been flooded for the 4th time. Meanwhile, Udon Thani Province has been hit by heavy rain all day and night. The province has issued a warning to residents living along the Huai Luang River to move their belongings to higher ground immediately. Reporters reported that the flood situation in

“Pro Jin” finished 2nd at the Croker Queen City Championship

‘Pro Jin’ Atthaya Thitikul won 2nd place in the Croker Queen City Championship in the United States. The LPGA Tour golf tournament, the Croker Queen City Championship in Ohio, USA, ended its final day. “Pro Jean” Atthaya Thitikul, the Thai female professional golfer who was the leader after the third day, added 2 under par 70 for a total score

The baht strengthened for the first time in 19 and a half months.

The baht moved within a narrow range of around 32.92-32.97 baht/dollar this morning (09.40 hrs.) after reaching a 19-1/2 month high of 32.91 baht/dollar on Friday night. Krungthai sees a chance of strengthening this week to 32.60 baht/dollar. Ms. Kanchana Chokpaisansin, Research Manager, Kasikorn Research Center, said that the baht appreciated as a result of the increase in the price