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Thaksin ready to fight ‘baseless’ case
Published on 08/06/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Saturday that he was ready to face charges of insulting the monarchy.
New member named to anti-graft body
Post Reporters, Published on 08/06/2024
» His Majesty the King has appointed Phattarasak Wannasaeng as a member of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to succeed Natthachak Pattamasigh, who left office on mandatory retirement.
Selection panel to decide on Gripen or F-16 offers
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will set up a selection committee this month to decide if it should buy Sweden's Gripen fighter jets or F-16 aircraft from the US.
One in ten kids face food poverty: UN
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/06/2024
» One in ten Thai children under five years old experience severe food poverty, while globally, one in four kids face similar struggles, according to a new report from the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef).
Isoc to help probe Koh Samui violations
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Internal Security Operation Command (Isoc) Region 4 has joined hands with local authorities to investigate land encroachment on Koh Samui in Surat Thani, focusing on 600 villas built on the island's hilltops.
New campaign to curb children's vape use
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/06/2024
» The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has agreed on five principles to prevent e-cigarette use among children and adolescents, as studies show that the earlier a person starts using tobacco, the higher the chance of developing an addictive lifelong habit.
Chadchart suspends gym equipment programme
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Friday suspended the 40-million-baht procurement programme for gym equipment for three sports centres run by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) amid an outcry over suspected corruption.
Myanmar patient shot dead on hospital ward
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 07/06/2024
» KHON KAEN - A Myanmar patient was shot dead while awaiting surgery at a public hospital in Muang district in the early hours of Friday.
Govt eyes tier upgrade in watchlist
News, Published on 07/06/2024
» Thailand is aiming to become a Tier 1 country on the US State Department Trafficking in Persons watchlist, according to Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, saying it is important to address the rise of related scams such as fake job adverts as well as online trafficking operations.
Panel outlines plan to fix migrant woes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/06/2024
» The National Committee on Migrant Workers Management has approved three guidelines aimed at easing the country's labour shortage and addressing the problem of illegal workers in Thailand.