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Wed, 08 Dec 2021 06:07:00 +0700
Union slams plan to shut old station
The State Railway Workers' Union of Thailand is mounting fierce resistance against the Transport Ministry's plan to shut down Hua Lamphong station, which has served as Bangkok's main rail hub for 105 years.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:42:00 +0700
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Mon, 06 Dec 2021 05:30:00 +0700
Can-do 'katoey' hopes to move past gender
The term "katoey" or transvestite may have been used as reference to Pitchaya Pocharasadorn for the wrong reason but it is what propelled her to a resounding victory in the Nov 28 tambon administrative organisation election in Nakhon Phanom.

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0700
Hearing plans firm for Hua Lamphong
A public hearing will be held on Dec 14 to gain input on how Hua Lamphong station should be developed, as the kingdom shifts its railway hub to Bang Sue Grand Station.

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 19:44:00 +0700
Police reportedly visit woman who irritated Prayut
Police have reportedly summoned a woman who asked Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to “retire quickly” during his trip to Udon Thani this week.

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0700
'Reshaping' the economy
The government has come up with a raft of measures to attract foreign investment, including promoting foreign film productions and start-ups, as part of efforts to reshape the country's economic landscape.

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 04:33:00 +0700
Pattaya slakes its thirst
The alcohol ban was lifted in Pattaya on Friday, a move hailed by tourism-related businesses that had complained they lost 60% of their income in what was already a lukewarm market.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:15:00 +0700
4,912 new Covid cases, 33 new deaths
Thailand logged 4,912 new Covid-19 cases and 33 new fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry said on Friday.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0700
LGBTQ+ groups call for more help
LGBTQ+ groups in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have struggled during the Covid-19 pandemic and are in dire need of financial and other support, a forum heard on Wednesday.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 04:18:00 +0700
SRT unveils new city-friendly routes
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has unveiled its new suburban railway routes to be used once Bang Sue Grand Station becomes Bangkok's rail system hub replacing the 105-year-old Hua Lamphong station on Dec 23.



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