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Jailbird hippo
Postbag, Published on 26/09/2024
» Re: "Let's give a hip hippo hooray for soft power!" (Opinion, Sept 25).
Julian Assange returning to public life
Published on 25/09/2024
» LONDON - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to make his first public appearance since being freed from a British jail when he gives evidence to the Council of Europe next week, his organisation said on Wednesday.
Tax proposal gains support
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2024
» Tourism operators in Pattaya support the tourism and sports minister's plan to provide proper welfare for businesses there if they register in the tax system, as these efforts could help reduce crime and bribery.
Marriage Equality Bill becomes law
Published on 24/09/2024
» The Marriage Equality Bill has been endorsed by His Majesty the King and published in the Royal Gazette, making Thailand just the third country in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal to recognise same-sex marriage.
Thailand commits to UN vision of sustainable future
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/09/2024
» Thailand has committed to the reform of the United Nations Security Council, supported the Global Digital Compact and emphasised the role of youth in shaping a sustainable future for humanity, according to Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
Rights groups decry Myanmar executions
Published on 24/09/2024
» Human rights groups have condemned the reported executions of a husband and wife in Myanmar, and have called for international action to prevent what they say are the imminent hangings of five more pro-democracy activists.
Sen Nantana denies bullying pork vendor-turned-senator
Online Reporters, Published on 24/09/2024
» Senator Nantana Nantavaropas has denied accusations of bullying pork vendor-turned-senator Daeng Kongma, after pointing out that she lost out to a vendor for a spot on the political development committee.
Ethics changes face backlash
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2024
» PM's Office Minister Chousak Sirinil on Monday downplayed criticism about a Pheu Thai Party-sponsored charter amendment proposal involving ethical standards for political postholders, saying it would not undermine the charter's fundamental principles against corruption.
Reimagining human rights and China?
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 23/09/2024
» Should human rights be reimagined, especially in the context of China? From one angle, the answer is obvious. Plenty of norms are already agreed upon globally without the need for reimagination, and China is part of that universality. Yet given the situation on the ground level and the evolving nature of human rights, there might be room for some innovative reimagination, and this deserves balanced reflection.
Put convicts to work
Postbag, Published on 22/09/2024
» Re: "Govt speeds up anti-flood measures", (BP, Sept 16).