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About 100 people affected by the fire at a hazardous waste storage plant in Rayong province have filed a complaint against the industrial authorities who earlier approved it.

Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, former deputy prime minister and chairman of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), has declared 87 million baht worth of assets, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

Weathermen warn that temperatures could hit new highs between Friday and Tuesday, with the wet season not due to start until the third week of May.

Two Japanese men are prime suspects in the murder and dismemberment of another Japanese man whose remains were found in Nonthaburi province last week.

Teachers and students will share the same toilets at all schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec).

Deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn on Tuesday withdrew his complaint against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for suspending him, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)

With opposition to overtourism rising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the prime minister to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.

Motorists can now use part of the new motorway being built between Nakhon Pathom and Kanchanaburi provinces for free every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Thailand wants to host a Formula One event, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pitching Bangkok as a circuit for a street race that will help the nation’s status as a major tourism hub.

Residents were evacuated from the area near chemical warehouses in Rayong's Ban Khai district after a fire broke out and explosions were heard on Monday.

The Meteorological Department forecast is for extremely hot weather from Monday to Sunday, with temperatures likely to peak in the North at 43 degrees Celsius on Monday.