Bt330m spent fighting drought in 52 provinces
Drought in 52 of the country's 76 provinces has affected 7.9 million people and some 713,700 rai of farmland, according to Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department chief Anucha Mokawet.
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Chiang Mai's air pollution still high
Air quality in Chiang Mai remains below recommended standards with fine-particle dust levels reaching twice the standard. However, the weather bureau said pollution would ease this week.
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Royal cremation
A royally sponsored cremation ceremony will be held today for Janjaem Bunnag, the mother of Tej Bunnag, an adviser to the Office of His Majesty's Principal Private Secretary and a former permanent secretary for foreign affairs.
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Drafters push the positives
Amid the growing tide opposing the new charter even though it is still in its formative stage, drafters yesterday promised many good things with this latest try to lay guidelines for governing the country.
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Academics oppose multi-seat idea
Academics disagree with the idea of multi-seat constituencies, saying such an arrangement would erode equality rights.
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Call for public TV station
Former iTV journalist Mallika Bunmeetrakool yesterday proposed the government turn the broadcaster into a public television station.
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