No monkey business: 2 coconut plantations get Thailand’s cruelty-free stamp
The Department of Agriculture has started handing out “monkey-free” certificates to coconut farmers in Ratchaburi and Samut Sakhon to signify animal-cruelty-free harvests.
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Alleged Golden Triangle drug kingpin Zhao Wei denies ‘Tuhao’ links
Zhao Wei, the alleged Chinese crime boss has rejected accusations he is involved with Chainat “Tuhao” Kornchayanan, who police suspect of running criminal enterprises in…
Thailand’s Joon Wanavit joins Forbes’ list of Asia’s top philanthropists
The list highlights altruists in the Asia-Pacific region who have shown a strong commitment to philanthropic causes like education and the environment.
Thailand declares war on illegal pork imports amid swine fever scare
The announcement came after livestock officials seized 40 tonnes of pork illegally imported from neighbouring countries at a cold storage facility in Samut Sakhon province.
Thaksin’s daughter vows to make Thais richer, unveils 10 key policies
The youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra promised 600 baht daily minimum wage and 25,000 monthly salary for university graduates.
Thailand: E-shopping platforms warned to stamp out ganja sales
The directive was issued amid growing opposition to the recreational use of cannabis after shops proliferated following legalisation of the herb.
British artist creates pebbled portrait as tribute on King Rama IX’s birthday
Justin Bateman, 46, said this was the second year he had created "land art" in Chiang Mai by arranging multi-coloured pebbles into a portrait of King Rama IX.
First fruit transportation train launched on China-Laos Railway
This is the first special train for fruit transportation running along the China-Laos railway.
Stress, depression, money worries weigh down Thai university students: study
At least 40% of university students suffer from stress, while 30% are often or always depressed, a recent study
Study Identifies Human Skills most in demand in Southeast Asia’s major Job markets
A World Economic Forum study highlights that over a billion people globally will need reskilling to keep up with the evolving demands of the workforce by 2030.