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Nine file complaint over 2020 protest
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2021
» A group of anti-government protesters on Friday lodged a complaint with the Civil Court to seek damages of more than 3 million baht from the Royal Thai Police (RTP) over its dispersal of a demonstration in front of parliament in November last year.
Parties split over lese majeste law
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2021
» The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) will not support any moves to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code or the lese majeste law, PPRP leader and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said.
Pheu Thai backs royal insult law amendment
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/11/2021
» The Pheu Thai Party has announced its support for amendments to the country's lese majeste and sedition laws, while the ruling Palang Pracharath and Democrat parties remain firmly opposed to any changes to the royal defamation law.
Court rejects protesters' injunction bid
Post Reporters, Published on 30/10/2021
» The Civil Court has rejected a petition by four prominent activists for a court injunction to stop the government from exercising the emergency decree to bar their gathering on Sunday in protest against the lese majeste law.
Govt bans rallies ahead of kingdom's reopening
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/10/2021
» The government has issued a fresh order banning rallies and activities deemed at risk of spreading Covid-19 across the country ahead of the kingdom's upcoming reopening to international travellers.
Booze prohibition eases
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/10/2021
» Alcoholic drinks will be allowed to be served in restaurants and eateries in Bangkok, Krabi, Phangnga, and Phuket when the country reopens on Monday.
Boy shot outside police station dies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2021
» A 15-year-old boy who was seriously wounded by a bullet in chaotic scenes in front of Din Daeng police station in August died yesterday morning, according to Amnesty International Thailand.
Srettha tipped as contender for PM
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2021
» Srettha Thavisin, chief executive of real estate developer Sansiri, could easily beat Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha if he agreed to put his name down as the main opposition Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate, said Surapong Suebwonglee, a former Pheu Thai senior member.
Strict alcohol controls sought
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2021
» An anti-alcohol advocacy group yesterday submitted proposed amendments to the 2008 Alcoholic Beverages Control Act, which it said would improve controls on the indirect advertising of alcohol.
Chaiwut mulls legalising e-cigarettes amid fierce opposition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2021
» Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn said on Tuesday he is exploring ways to legalise the sale of e-cigarettes despite strong opposition from health activists and anti-smoking campaigners.