The Thai government will keep an eye on drinking water prices as the country falls prey to a prolonged drought. The aim is to protect consumers against extreme price increases and a possible shortage of drinking water.
Drinking water from coin machines in Bangkok polluted
Drinking water from more than half of Bangkok's coin-operated vending machines is bad for your health, according to a study by the Independent Organization for Consumers Protection.
News from Thailand – September 7, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Contractor botches repair Thailand's longest wooden bridge
• Video showing dying craft in Bangkok
• Combating corruption is the number 1 priority for the government
There are about 90 schools around Pattaya, including 11 large schools with more than 600 students. These schools are often located in remote areas, because the costs are lower.
Today in News from Thailand:
• Extra water to Chao Phraya against seawater intrusion
• Protest movement calls for boycott of AIS
• Bangkok Post speculates: position Yingluck shaky
News from Thailand – January 9, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Yellow shirts increase pressure on government in Preah Vihear case
• Drinking water from sewage: Singapore is already doing it; when will thailand follow?
• Airlines are launching new routes
Reader question: How clean is the drinking water in Thailand?
Henk Biesenbeek had bottled water and water from his purification machine tested. Read the result here. What are the experiences of others, he wants to know.
After a week in Pattaya
A few days ago we arrived in Pattaya again. With China Airlines. By the way, had a nice flight. Cozy on board. Good seats and good food. Can also be very good at times. No delays whatsoever.
Singha will be running again in 3 to 4 months
Singha Corporation, known for beer and drinking water, expects its flood-affected factories to be fully operational again in three to four months.
Import restrictions are relaxed
The regulations for the import of food, consumer products and water filters are temporarily relaxed.
Consumers are clawing shelves empty
Consumers buy food and drinking water in large quantities, which means that the shelves in many stores quickly become painfully empty and they have to be refilled several times a day.