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High temperatures to linger until end of April

28. April 2024

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warned the temperatures in Thailand may keep rising until the end of this month, before the weather will later improve because of the onset of the rainy season. Les mer >>>

Foreign Minister Parnpree quits after major reshuffle

28. April 2024

Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara tendered his resignation from his cabinet post on Sunday to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after the cabinet reshuffle list saw him lose his seat as deputy prime minister. Les mer >>>

Lam Takhong reservoir, Lam Mun river drying up amid water shortage fears

28. April 2024

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Water levels at Lam Takhong reservoir and Lam Mun river in this northeastern province have dropped sharply as drought and extreme heat caused the main water sources to run dry, sparking fears among the locals about water shortages. Les mer >>>

Power demand hits record as extreme heat prompts warnings

28. April 2024

Thailand’s power usage surged to a record on Saturday as temperatures soared across the country, prompting authorities to repeatedly issue health warnings amid a rising heat-related death toll. Les mer >>>

Ex-energy executive Pichai named finance minister amid growth challenge

28. April 2024

Former energy executive Pichai Chunhavajira was named finance minister on Sunday, facing a tough task to revive the Thai economy. Les mer >>>

Woman in drunk-driving drama speaks out

27. April 2024

A former senior IT executive who made headlines for kicking a police officer in the face after being stopped for drunk driving has denied claims that she also faced a drunk driving charge two years ago. Les mer >>>

Chinese ‘settle in’ at Cambodian naval base

27. April 2024

Two Chinese navy ships have now spent more than four months at Ream Naval Base in Cambodia, the first and only two ships to have docked at a new pier built with Chinese funding, according to a report by the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI). Les mer >>>