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ONCB Secretary-General Launches Nationwide Campaign to Combat Drug Crisis.

Bangkok: Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanurat Lakboon, has inaugurated a collaborative effort with governors from 77 provinces aimed at expediting treatment and social rehabilitation in response to the drug crisis. This initiative, which involves the Operation Center for Accelerating Treatment, Social Rehabilitation, and Narcotics Prevention and Suppression, marks the commencement of

Trang Villagers Boost Economy with Popular Sun-Dried Catfish Production.

Trang: A group of enterprising villagers in Trang Province has found a lucrative venture in the production of sun-dried catfish, which has become so successful that it has led to an increase in catfish farming in the region. This initiative has created jobs and significantly boosted the local economy, generating tens of thousands of baht in additional income each month.

Justice Minister Announces New Regulations on Detention Outside Prisons Expected by Year-End.

BANGKOK: The Minister of Justice anticipates that the regulation of detention outside prisons will be implemented by the end of this year, following directives to investigate a case of alleged extortion at the Bangkok Special Prison. Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, the Minister of Justice, addressed concerns raised by Mr. Thanakun Jit-Issara, President of the Santi Prachadham Club, who filed a

Krabi’s Coral Reefs Show Promising Signs of Recovery After Bleaching Event.

Krabi: Officials from Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi Province surveyed shallow-water coral reefs in Zone 4 of the park’s islands and found that coral reefs were beginning to recover, the water was clear, and there were many schools of beautiful fish. It is expected that early next year, the area will be open for tourists

Restaurant of Opportunity: Creating Jobs and Lives for Voiceless Children.

Chiang Mai: Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Many parties are striving to create opportunities for people with disabilities towards equality, including Anusansunthon School for the Deaf, a school for hearing impaired children in Chiang Mai, which has opened a coffee shop and expanded into a local restaurant. Hearing impaired children help prepare food and serve it

Expedite Damage Survey in Pattani After Water Recedes.

PATTANI: In Pattani Province, water levels are continuously decreasing. Shop owners are starting to clean up their shops, with significant damage found, while areas near the river are still flooded. The latest flood situation in Pattani Province has found that the water level has continuously decreased, causing many areas to start to look similar. Similarly, in Pattani Municipality, which is

Wife Forgives Shooter Believing Drug-Induced Hallucination Led to Incident.

Nakhon Phanom: The family of the president of the Phon Jan Subdistrict Administrative Organization has decided to forgive an individual known as ‘Yut’ after a tragic incident involving gunfire. The president himself remains unharmed following the ordeal. According to Thai News Agency, the wife of the victim has expressed her belief that Yut, who shot her husband, was under the

Relatives Urge Government Action for Thai Crew Detained by Myanmar.

Phang Nga: Relatives of Thai fishing crew members detained by Myanmar soldiers have lit incense sticks in prayer, seeking divine protection for their loved ones and pressing the government to facilitate their swift return. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Thawee Pae Yai, President of the Phang Nga Provincial Fisheries Association, visited Ban Nam Khem in Phang Nga Province to