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Prayut wants to curb rival gatherings
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 15/01/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has voiced concern that rival political rallies by his supporters and opponents will lead to fresh conflicts, and said he has instructed security authorities to find ways to prevent such activities in the future.
Digital Economy and Society Ministry's WiFi demand draws flak
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 09/10/2019
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry's demand that all cafes store data passing through their WiFi connections has drawn flak from shop owners, especially small-scale operators, who said the measure would impose a financial burden on them, including server expense.
Man threatens suicide over soldier's 'adultery' with wife
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 21/05/2019
» A 66-year-old man put a cutter to his throat in a bid to seek justice from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha over the conduct of a soldier based in Roi Et who allegedly committed adultery with his wife. Police later overpowered the man.
Election Commission asks for poll rerun, vote recount
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/04/2019
» The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday resolved to call a rerun of the March 24 election at one polling station in the southern province of Chumphon and a recount of marked ballots in all voting stations in a constituency in Nakhon Pathom.
Shock, prayers around the world for Notre-Dame Cathedral
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 16/04/2019
» The world reacted with shock, horror and prayers to the massive fire on Monday at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, united in grief and in solidarity with the people of France.
Thailand needs hyperloop, not China-built high-speed rail says Thanathorn
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 02/10/2018
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the tycoon turned politician who opposes Thailand’s ruling junta, has criticised the government's $5.6 billion high-speed rail project with China, arguing that hyperloop technology offers a more modern alternative.
'Gorgeous' cheerleader billboards spark war of words
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/09/2018
» Billboards with "gorgeous" head and shoulder shots of 15 former Thammasat University cheerleaders that allegedly aim to inspire students to apply to be cheerleaders this year are drawing mixed reactions from the public.
Thai film to retell cave rescue drama
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 10/09/2018
» A Thai film retelling the story of the Tham Luang cave operation will start filming in November, said its director and producer.
BMA cracks down on tattoo shops
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 06/09/2018
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is launching a crackdown on hundreds of unlicensed tattoo parlours across the capital after finding that only 50 were properly registered.
Alleged orgy in Lumpini Park sparks more patrols
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/08/2018
» Patrols will be stepped up in public parks across Bangkok in the wake of complaints after a group of people was allegedly caught having sex in Lumpini Park on Aug 7, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has said.