Govt Begins Distributing Glutinous Rice to Low-Income People

BANGKOK, Sept 11 (TNA) – The government has begun distributing glutinous rice for low-income people in the wake of shortage and price hike. Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit released a caravan of trucks loaded with 1,000 tons of bagged sticky rice to 60 provinces across Thailand. The government’s assistance came after price of sticky rice skyrocketed […]

Thai Agencies Send Emergency Supplies to Flood-Hit Areas in Lao PDR

MUKDAHAN, Sept 11 (TNA) – Several government agencies and private business groups in Thailand deliver emergency supplies to help flood-stricken people in the province of Savannakhet of Lao PDR. Tropical storms Podul and Kajiki earlier this month have caused widespread flooding in southern Lao provinces including Savannakhet. Officials of Mukdahan’s immigration office, livestock office, chamber […]

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