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Cast out into the cold
News, Published on 21/09/2024
» It is now apparent who was more expendable between the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party in the eyes of Pheu Thai.
United Thai Nation Party opposes partial charter rewrite
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2024
» Coalition partner, the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), voiced opposition to the attempt by the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the main opposition People's Party (PP) to amend parts of the 2017 constitution, including one concerning the ethical standards to which political officeholders are held.
Ex-con 'murdered' driver
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/09/2024
» An ex-convict has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a female driver for a ride-hailing app last week in Nakhon Pathom.
Exec given jail term for illegal dumping
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 20/09/2024
» An executive of an industrial waste management company has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison, and the firm has been fined 250,000 baht in connection with the illegal dumping of chemical substances in Nakhon Ratchasima in 2021.
Taiwan court rules death penalty is constitutional
Published on 20/09/2024
» TAIPEI - Taiwan's constitutional court ruled on Friday that the death penalty is constitutional but only for the most serious crimes with the most rigorous legal scrutiny, after considering a petition brought by 37 people who are on death row.
UN turns blind eye to terrorism
Oped, Published on 20/09/2024
» Last month, the United Nations observed the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism with a poignant exhibit at its New York headquarters. However, the display was notably incomplete, as it failed to acknowledge any acts of terrorism against Israelis. This omission was particularly glaring given the horrific mass attack by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad last October, which resulted in 1,125 deaths and over 250 hostages.
Court 'free to execute' warrant for Pisal
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/09/2024
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said the 2017 constitution contains a provision which allows the judiciary to prosecute Gen Pisal Wattanawongkiri, a Pheu Thai MP who is facing arrest over his role in the 2004 Tak Bai massacre, despite his claims of parliamentary immunity.
Justice minister supports more clarity on ethics
Published on 19/09/2024
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has voiced support for amending provisions in the constitution on ethics for political office holders, saying the definition of “honesty” stipulated by such provisions is vague.
Hong Kong man jailed for ‘seditious’ T-shirt
Published on 19/09/2024
» HONG KONG - A Hong Kong judge on Thursday jailed two men in the city’s first sedition cases under a new national security law — one for wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan and another for writing similar messages on bus seats
Liam Harrison calls time on brief but spectacular ONE Championship career
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 19/09/2024
» Sat in front of a packed house backstage at Ball Arena for the ONE 168 post event press conference, Liam Harrison was holding court like only the legendary “Hitman” can do.