Tag: Farmers
Thai Public Health Ministry warns of new Melioidosis epidemic outbreak
BANGKOK. 25 August 2010 (NNT) – The Public Health Ministry warns of a new epidemic “Melioidosis” outbreak during the rainy season as six deaths and [Read More…]
Scientists mount a ’sting operation’ in Thailand to tackle a devastating pest outbreak
BANGKOK, THAILAND (17 July 2010) — In the start of a carefully crafted emergency campaign to thwart a pest outbreak that is wreaking havoc on [Read More…]
Farmers plan major Govt House rally
About 20 representatives of Farmers Organisation Network of Thailand gathered at Government House on Thursday, calling for concrete measures to end farmers’ debt problems. Prayuth [Read More…]
Rice Output in Thailand to be Smallest in Eight Years, FAO Says
June 29 (Bloomberg) — Rice production in Thailand, the largest exporter of the grain, may drop to the lowest in eight years as drought and [Read More…]
In devastated Bangkok, residents join city workers in cleanup efforts
BANGKOK — Armed with brooms, rubber gloves and a torrent of detergent, middle-class Thais took to the streets of central Bangkok on Sunday to remove [Read More…]
Grandma Hai: Champion of 32-year fight for justice
At the age of 81, Grandma Hai Khanjanta from the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani received an honourary Master of Arts Degree in Political Science [Read More…]
Bangkok takes anti-violence measures ahead of protests
BANGKOK – Thailand’s government yesterday agreed to impose the Internal Security Act ahead of protests this weekend, vowing to use “all means” to stop violence [Read More…]
Villagers undaunted by Surayud ruling
5,000 Troops, Police To Keep Order At Udd Mountain Protest NAKHON RATCHASIMA : Villagers who occupy land on Khao Yai Thiang are undaunted by a [Read More…]
