By Thai Newsroom Reporters CHAIKASEM NITISIRI has emerged as the hot favourite to be named prime minister on the upcoming Friday, a partisan source said today (Aug. 14). Chaikasem, a former attorney-general/currently the Pheu Thai party-listed MP, is largely expected to be named head of the Pheu Thai-led coalition government in Friday’s special session
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As temperature exceeds 43°C woman loses her entire durian crop
A THAI WOMAN said in a Facebook post today (May 3) that with the temperature soaring higher than 43 degrees Celsius all the durian in her orchard have fallen and cracked up with this being the worst setback she has ever suffered, Amarin TV said. The Facebook user, Ton Aor, said in a post
Read moreExtreme heat causes sandals to shrink
A YOUNG man bought a pair of sandals from a department store in Thailand after trying them on and ensuring they fit fine but on the way back home they were exposed to current extremely hot weather at the back of his pickup truck and once home to his surprise they had shrunk from
Read moreMinistry issues heatstroke warning as temperature rises
THE PUBLIC HEALTH Ministry issued a heatstroke warning especially those driving or travelling in motorised vehicles as in addition to the hot weather they risk increased exposure to carbon monoxide, which is a toxic gas that affects the nervous system, Matichon newspaper said. Heat also increases the risk of crashes because it can cause
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