Tag: Earthquake Tsunami Catastrophe in Japan
FDA: Sweet potatoes from Japan found tainted with radiation
BANGKOK, 28 March 2011 (NNT) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has detected radioactive contamination in sweet potatoes from Japan while the...
Special report: Thai public opinion on nuclear power plant
In the latest wake of nuclear radioactivity in Japan, many Thais have protested against the government’s plan to build a nuclear power plant...
Radioactive crisis rouses the Thai society
BANGKOK, 27 March 2011 (NNT)- Japanese authorities recently detected high level of radioactive iodine in the sea near the nuclear power plant, Fukushima...
FTI predicts little impact from quake and tsunami to Thai industries
BANGKOK, 23 March 2011 (NNT) – The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has voiced its confidence that the twin catastrophes and their aftermaths...
Thai agricultural exports to Japan slightly affected
BANGKOK, 23 March 2011 (NNT) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has evaluated that exports of Thai agricultural and food products to...
Commerce Ministry worried about situation in Libya, Japan
BANGKOK, 23 March 2011 (NNT) – Commerce Minister Pornthiva Nakasai has instructed Thai commercial offices abroad to monitor violent clashes in Libya and...
Thai medical staff return from Japan, mental health team stays put
BANGKOK, 22 March 2011 (NNT) – The medical team sent to help earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan has returned to Thailand while...
Radiation levels detected in water in Japan are safe for drinking
BANGKOK, 21 March 2011 (NNT)-Thai Ambassador to Tokyo His Excellency Veerasak Futrakul has confirmed that radiation traces detected in tap water in Japan...
PM: Thailand´s continous help for japan
BANGKOK, 20 March 2011 (NNT)-Prime Minister Abhisit Vejajiva gave a brief summary at a press conference over the relief efforts to help Japan...
Nuclear Society of Thailand says radiation in Japan is safe
BANGKOK, 20 March 2011 (NNT)-Former President of Nuclear society of Thailand Mr. Preecha Kalasoot said the radiation levels in Japan are still safe...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
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Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...