Civil society groups have appealed to the public to back a clean air bill, saying it needs at least 10,000 signatures before the draft can be submitted for parliamentary readings.

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Warning: Approaching storm could develop into typhoon
The Meteorological Department chief has warned that Tropical Storm Noul could develop into a typhoon and its impact reach into Thailand as early as Friday, beginning with the Northeast.

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Thai gets rights-panel slot
A former Thai representative on an Asean human rights commission, Seree Nonthasoot, has been selected as the first Thai member of a United Nations committee looking into economic, social and cultural rights.

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Prawit to run govt's rally centre
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon will run the Operation Centre monitoring the anti-government rally on Saturday, when protest leaders expect at least 40,000 people to attend.

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The Silk Road to prosperity
Thailand's silk industry is pulling out all the stops to attract tourists as the country prepares to reopen its borders to foreigners.

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Tropical Storm Noul gathers pace, agencies go on high alert
A disaster mitigation plan has been drawn up with agencies on high alert for fast-approaching Tropical Storm Noul which is gathering strength and could hit the country tomorrow until Sunday, the Agriculture Ministry says.

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