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A place of temples and kings
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/05/2021
» Located on the banks of Klong Dan at Wat Paknam Bhasi Charoen, a giant Buddha statue is the new landmark in the Thon Buri area.
LH's former chairman proposes share purchase
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/06/2018
» SET-listed property developer Land and Houses Plc (LH) has received a proposal from former chairman Anant Asavabhokhin for a voluntary partial tender offer of the company's shares, worth around 1.41 billion baht.
Property tycoon ‘in coma’, trial postponed
Published on 03/08/2024
» Prosecutors have postponed taking billionaire property tycoon Anant Asavabhokhin to court on charges of money laundering linked to the decade-old Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) embezzlement scandal because he is now in a coma, a source said.
A land where the law is too easily bought
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 13/02/2018
» A photo showing fugitive former prime ministers Thaksin and Yingluck Shinawatra chilling out in Beijing? The alleged poaching of a rare black panther in a wildlife sanctuary by Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) president Premchai Karnasuta? The absurdity of a deputy premier insisting on his virtuousness in order to carry on in his job even though he was caught "borrowing" almost 30 million baht worth of luxury watches from his businessman friends without informing the relevant authority?
Coup clique outstays welcome as problems mount
Spectrum, Published on 20/05/2018
» As the military government moves closer towards marking a full four years in power, many university students are displeased with its commitment to politics and what it has achieved.
Temple, state forever tied at the hip
Oped, Published on 12/10/2024
» On Oct 2, the Lower House rejected a bill to liberalise the liquor industry. Such a decision reflects the desire of Thai policymakers and legislators to control and reduce alcohol consumption and related industries. Earlier this year, the bicameral parliament passed the strictest alcohol control act to date -- a complete prohibition of alcoholic advertisements and sponsorships, regardless of whether they are explicit or implicit.
Prayut courting disaster as oath saga drags on
News, Published on 24/08/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is playing it cool over his oath gaffe but critics are uncertain how long he can keep calm in the face of growing adversity.
Stirring national pride
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 09/09/2022
» Although being a world leader is not Thailand's strong suit. We, Thais, do know how to find memorable ways to roar our name proudly and make sure others keep us alive in their thoughts. According to the Guinness World Records, many Thais have beaten world records in presenting Thai culture creatively and unexpectedly, which has made us proud. Guru has a small complication of what we have archived.
Scandal won’t go away
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha needs to understand that this luxury watch scandal is a serious issue. This so-called “private matter” of his deputy will weigh heavily on his credibility as long as he stays on as Thailand’s prime minister -- and will never stops unless and until this apparently inappropriate behavioural problem is corrected.
Ban toxic glyphosate
News, Postbag, Published on 26/05/2018
» According to a May 24 report, the Hazardous Substance Committee, in reference to a ban on three toxic pesticides, said "there were insufficient studies confirming they were health hazards", and thus have allowed their continued use. One of the three is glyphosate, known as "Roundup".