Energy officials promote biofuels as primary fuels
Thailand is stepping up efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its transport sector by promoting biofuels as primary fuels, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
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Major reservoir plan sparks public protest
Chanthaburi: Residents and civil society networks are preparing to stage a major rally outside the provincial hall on Sept 13 to oppose the Khlong Wang Tanot reservoir project, following the cabinet's approval of a 7.2-billion-baht budget for the scheme.
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Nepal recovers bodies but presses on for trapped tunnel workers
KATHMANDU (NEPAL) – Nepali rescuers raced on Monday in a bid to free dozens of hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels after devastating floods as search efforts entered a sixth day, officials said.
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How the 'Blue Senators' claim turned into a sprawling probe
In late July, Internet Dialogue on Law Reform (iLaw) Director Yingcheep Atchanont presented evidence alleging that nine Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) figures, including party leader and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, manipulated the 2024 Senate election.
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Collapsed floors prevent investigators reaching heart of Khlongthom fire
Police investigators on Monday could not reach the point of origin amid the debris of the fire that destroyed the Klongthom Centre in Bangkok last week because two upper floors had collapsed on top of it. Arson has still not been ruled out.
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Security net changes spur fears
Three key economic agencies have urged the Labour Ministry to review plans to extend Section 33 of the Social Security Act to additional categories of workers, citing concerns over the financial impact on workers, employers and the state.
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