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Top 5 social media stories of the year
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 30/12/2017
» The influence of social media on society today is of profound importance, and 2017 was no exception. This past year was one when netizens widely used social media platforms to scrutinise matters of public interest. Below are the top five news stories of the year that spread online mostly through social media initially in a much faster and wider manner before the mainstream media picked up and pursued them.
Rival parties unite in bid to fight order
News, Published on 28/12/2017
» In a rare sign of unity, the Pheu Thai and Democrat parties are working toward a common goal -- filing a complaint against a regime order to alter the organic law on political parties.
Myanmar: US sanctions based on 'unreliable accusations'
Reuters, Published on 28/12/2017
» Myanmar "feels sad" over a US decision to sanction a military general, a government spokesman said, after Washington linked the commander last week to abuses against the Rohingya Muslim minority.
Pheu Thai challenges Prayut's order for political parties
Online Reporters, Published on 27/12/2017
» The Pheu Thai Party on Wednesday asked the Constitutional Court to nullify Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's order on the verification of political party members, saying it was unconstitutional.
China to discuss changing constitution for first time since 2004
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/12/2017
» HONG KONG: China’s top policy makers plan to discuss next month a proposal to amend the national constitution for the first time since 2004, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
PM's New Year vow: Stop being 'grumpy'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he hopes next year will be a "year of changes" which prepare the country for democracy and good governance, while also promising to put an end to his notoriously "grumpy" outbursts.
The great shifting election date
News, Published on 27/12/2017
» 4A general election, which many believe would see the country return to democracy, has remained elusive as no date has been fixed for the big day.
The good, the bad, and the lovely
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/12/2017
» Joyful tears were shed inside Bangkok Art and Culture Centre earlier this month when the Ardhanareeswara Award was given to individuals and groups who worked tirelessly to advocate for LGBTI rights and gender equality. And no one could've said it better than veteran activist Anjana Suvarnananda of the Anjaree group, a long-time organisation that advocates for lesbian and gay rights. This line of work is not something people usually get praised or recognised for.
Candidates urged to clean up act
News, Published on 26/12/2017
» Encouraging voters to vote "No" in an MP election can be deemed illegal if the campaigner adds negative opinions about a candidate, according to the current draft of the organic law on MP elections.
NLA passes anti-corruption bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/12/2017
» The National Legislative Assembly has passed the anti-corruption bill, which allows all nine existing anti-corruption commissioners to stay on for another nine years.