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Dept opposes plan to open mine near world heritage site
A conservation agency in Phetchaburi has opposed a proposed dolomite mine near Kaeng Krachan World Heritage Site, warning of potential harm to wildlife, water resources and local communities.
Dolphin conservation efforts broaden
On the shores of Songkhla Lake, the survival of endangered Irrawaddy dolphins is tied to the livelihoods of the people who share their habitat.
Ministry eyes extension to B40 promotion train tickets
The Transport Ministry is considering extending the 40-baht all-day fare scheme for Bangkok's Red and Purple electric train lines beyond its Nov 30 expiry.
Prachin Buri oil leak suspected
The Pollution Control Department (PCD) is now testing water quality and preparing to contain oil slicks in Prachin Buri after a suspected oil film was detected, amid concerns it could reach the Prachin Buri River.
Traders in Khlong Chan Flats rebuild after historic floods
Small business owners in Khlong Chan Flats have reopened their shops after a week of severe flooding, but mounting debts and lost income are driving calls for urgent government assistance.
Probe into brazen Korat encroachment steps up
A probe into the encroachment of more than 189 rai (about 75 acres) of national forest reserves in Nakhon Ratchasima will accelerate after surveys confirmed it was all protected land.
Rail travel to expand in 5 provinces
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to expand rail-based public transport into five regional provinces, aiming to improve connectivity, attract investment and support economic growth beyond Bangkok.
Experts urge use of 'alternative data' for better credit checks
As Asean's digital economy accelerates, policymakers and financial leaders are turning to alternative data as a tool to broaden access to credit for businesses and individuals excluded from traditional systems.
Online gambling crackdown deemed 'ineffective' by ex-MP
Former Democrat Party MP Sirichoke Sopha has questioned the effectiveness of the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry's crackdown on online gambling, claiming that five major betting websites remain accessible from Thailand despite the ministry's announcement that it had blocked 945,075 links.
World Bank loans $200m
Thailand has secured US$200 million (6.7 billion baht) in World Bank financing for clean energy and low-carbon cities, turning its International Monetary Fund (IMF)-World Bank annual meetings into economic opportunities for businesses and communities.