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The perils of censorship
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/09/2024
» Less than two weeks into office, the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government is being questioned about its sincerity and commitment to academic freedom.
US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise
Reuters, Published on 19/09/2024
» MANILA - The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands, and is testing the feasibility of its use in a regional conflict, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Vietnam tycoon faces second fraud trial after death sentence
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/09/2024
» HANOI - The second trial of Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, already facing the death penalty for massive fraud, began Thursday morning, underscoring the new Communist Party chief's determination to press ahead with a crackdown on corruption.
PWO official has B5.1m in assets held
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases Region 3 has ordered the confiscation of assets worth 5.1 million baht from a Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) official in an unusual-wealth case, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) said on Wednesday.
Zombie banking deepens economic woes
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 19/09/2024
» This is the second of three articles, following the earlier article "Problems with Dr Thaksin's Visions". The series will end with an article titled "Call for a paradigm shift".
Finance Ministry to define stock portfolio
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/09/2024
» The Finance Ministry expects to manage its stock portfolio valued at roughly 400 billion baht, planning to potentially sell off certain portions, according to finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Government spokesman to be named soon
Published on 17/09/2024
» Jirayu Houngsub, a former spokesman for the Ministry of Defence, is expected to be appointed as the government spokesman next week, according to a source.
Digital Economy and Society Ministry to retain key policies
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/09/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has vowed to continue its eight core policies with a focus on curbing online fraud and creating a sustainable digital economy.
Fresh complaint filed against veteran Thai general Prawit
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2024
» A fresh anti-money laundering complaint has been filed against Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, a former deputy premier and leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, concerning one of four audio recordings recently released to the media.
More complaints filed against PM, Pheu Thai Party
Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Activists have filed new complaints against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her Pheu Thai Party, over a party in Pathum Thani province in June and the mini-heart gesture she made for an photograph while wearing full-dress uniform.