The alleged misconduct of two university lecturers for using "ghostwritten" research papers for boosting their academic profiles and getting financial reimbursement is casting doubt on the image of higher education institutions.
Holding them accountable
Holding them accountable
The recent explosion at the Ming Dih chemical factory has renewed calls to implement checks and balances on the release of toxic chemicals and revive a draft bill on pollutant release
published : 19 Jul 2021 at 04:30 Rescue workers pause after collecting samples from the Ming Dih Chemical Company in Bang Phli district in Samut Prakan. Assoc Prof Weerachai Phutdhawong
It was during the early hours of July 5 when a chemical factory in Samut Prakan went up in flames after an explosion damaged nearby homes and property.
The fire affected at least 80,000 people and killed one firefighter and injured 40 others.
64 Sniffer dogs seek out illegal drugs on Monday in the area around Wat Phraya Krai in the capital. Arnun Chonmahatrakool
The national police chief has pledged to crack down on a new illegal drug cocktail known as k-powdered milk after six people died in Bangkok on the same day after using it.
National police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk said police could not yet confirm whether the substance, which looks like powdered milk, was a combination of ketamine and sleeping pills as speculated, as the results of the autopsies had not yet been released.
Some reports said it also contained methamphetamine and heroin.