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Prawit says his fate tied to PM
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/09/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon hinted Wednesday he could remain in politics after the general election early next year but that his decision would likely depend on what course of action the prime minister decides to take regarding his own political career.
New law for forest-dwellers lacks ownership rights: activists
Published on 05/09/2018
» Campaigners have criticised a pilot programme that allows villagers to live in the forest as long as they care for the environment, arguing that it does not give land tenure security.
'Mole' begins boring Chidlom-Ploenchit power line tunnel
Online Reporters, Published on 05/09/2018
» The Metropolitan Electricity Authority on Wednesday began boring the country's longest biggest tunnel for underground wiring, with completion planned in less than three years.
Parties feel straitjacketed by new laws
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/09/2018
» Political parties cried foul Tuesday over some regime-sponsored laws including a 20-year national strategy, saying the rules would prevent them from initiating policy platforms or reformist agendas.
Bangkok climate conference sounds alarm before UN summit
AFP, Published on 04/09/2018
» Time is running out to save the Paris Agreement, UN climate experts warned Tuesday at a key Bangkok meeting, as rich nations were accused of shirking their responsibility for environmental damage.
Flooding overnight in Bangkok and more rain on the way
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2018
» Following a night of torrential rain which paralysed traffic on several main roads in the capital, the weather office has warned residents there could be a repeat of the nightmare on Tuesday night.
Jam-beating buses off to slow start
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 04/09/2018
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority's (BMTA) shuttle bus services to bypass rush-hour traffic caused by the construction of the Yellow and Orange lines got off to a rocky start Monday, as a result of passenger confusion and a lack of passengers.
Loei businessmen ready to lobby Prayut on cable car
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/09/2018
» Loei businessmen are preparing to seek Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's support for the highly contentious Phu Kradueng cable car project during his trip to the province on Sept 17.
Army reshuffle sees loyalists appointed
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/09/2018
» The annual military reshuffle has seen the appointment of assistant army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong as the new army chief -- a position perceived to be critical to smoothing the way for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to reclaim his premiership and stay on in power after the next election.
Shih-Tzu sidekick aided couple's spree
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/09/2018
» A couple dubbed the "dog-carrying thieves" brought a newly-bought Shih-Tzu with them when they recently appeared at the Provincial Police Region 1 headquarters in Bangkok.