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Court warrant sought to test 'psychic' boy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/05/2024
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry is seeking a court warrant to take eight-year-old "Nong Nice" to psychologists after his parents continued to refuse requests by the authorities to make a house visit to assess the boy's mental condition, according to Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.
Hunger strike tragedy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/05/2024
» The death of 28-year-old political activist Netiporn Saneysangkhom in a correctional hospital on Tuesday after a three-month-long hunger strike is a stark reminder of the growing ideological differences dividing the country.
Court dismisses motion against NBTC
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/05/2024
» The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases yesterday dismissed a motion filed by True Digital Group for a court order to suspend National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) commissioner Pirongrong Ramasoota from her duties during the lawsuit alleging dereliction of duty.
Activists call for release of political detainees
Published on 14/05/2024
» Activists have stepped up their calls for the release of young political detainees following the death of jailed protester Netiporn “Boong” Sanesangkhom on Tuesday.
Jailed activist weakened by hunger strike dies
Online Reporters, Published on 14/05/2024
» Jailed activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, 28, was pronounced dead at Thammasat University Hospital late Tuesday morning, over three months after she had started a dry hunger strike.
Health ministry considers lowering possession limit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/05/2024
» A meeting on Thursday will consider lowering the maximum number of methamphetamine pills a person can have in their possession before it is considered a criminal act, according to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin on Monday.
What the Senate election means and why it’s all different
Published on 13/05/2024
» Thailand has kicked off the process to hold the first Senate election since a coup in 2014, after the military-appointed batch completed its five-year term last week.
Philippines to tighten guard in South China Sea as accusations fly
Published on 13/05/2024
» MANILA/BEIJING: The Philippines said on Monday it would keep a closer guard on reefs, shoals and islets in its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, alarmed by reports of new reclamation activities by China, which Beijing denied.
New push to let bankrupt people keep jobs in govt
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/05/2024
» The Strategic Transformation Office (STO) has proposed amendments to the bankruptcy law, which would allow someone declared bankrupt to hold an important position in the government sector.
Activist calls for anti-corruption commission heads to roll
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/05/2024
» Anti-corruption activist Veera Somkwamkid on Saturday threatened to take further legal action against the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).