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NHRC urges PM to enforce act
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 27/01/2023
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) yesterday called on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to affirm the government's intention to enforce the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act as initially planned.
PM exits PPRP, joins UTN
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/12/2022
» Supporters of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha have welcomed his decision to join the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, saying the party should team up with the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to boost their prospects in the next election.
Scholars urge Buddhism body to defrock ex-abbot
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 07/03/2017
» Buddhist scholars are calling on the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to initiate a process to have Phra Dhammajayo defrocked after the fugitive monk was stripped of his monastic title.
PM's fate hangs in the balance
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 02/12/2020
» The future of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hangs in the balance pending Wednesday's Constitutional Court ruling on the legality of his continued occupancy of an army residence since his retirement from the military.
Future Forward Party tipped to escape the chop
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 21/01/2020
» The Future Forward Party (FFP) is likely to be spared by the Constitutional Court on Tuesday as the alleged offences of its members do not warrant its disbandment, according to law scholars.
Thanathorn delays hearing charges
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 27/12/2019
» Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has been granted a delay in hearing charges against him in connection with a "flash mob" rally staged on Dec 14.
WiFi rule sparks call for change
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 10/10/2019
» Activists defending free speech online say they will push for changes to the controversial computer crime law following an uproar over its data retention requirement.
Kids' fights 'must comply with law'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 20/11/2018
» Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat has warned anyone organising Muay Thai fights involving children, including those to be held during the Loy Krathong Festival on Thursday, to comply strictly with the law or face legal action.
New cabinet member seen as savvy move
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 13/09/2018
» The cabinet's appointment of Buddhipongse Punnakanta as the prime minister's deputy secretary-general for political affairs is reinforcing speculation that the regime is moving to bolster its ranks with fresh faces ahead of the general election.
Scholars call for parole system rejig
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 12/09/2016
» Criticism is mounting over the administration of the parole system following the early release of high-profile inmates, with academics calling for changes to make the parole system more transparent.