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Isoc defends crackdown on pro-Palestinian rally
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 16/09/2024
» The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) has defended its actions against a group of youths in the southern province of Narathiwat who allegedly attempted to stage a pro-Palestine rally during an annual traditional parade on Sept 7.
Give a man a fish...
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/09/2024
» Re: "Thai household debt at record high", (BP, Sept 10). The average debt per Thai household is now 606,378 baht, up 8.4% from 2023 -- the most since the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce began its survey in 2009.
Senator raises hackles with call to curb social media
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/09/2024
» Senator Keskamol Pleansamai has caused a stir by proposing that a regulatory body be established to monitor social media content and that legal action be taken against those responsible for any harmful or illegal content.
Appeal court tosses case against anti-Prayut protester
Published on 05/09/2024
» An appeal court has dismissed a case against a Ratchaburi woman who was roughed up by police and security officers during a visit to the province by then-prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Thaksin's comeback fuels media chaos
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 03/09/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's return to the Thai political scene has sparked a frenzy across all media spectrums. Such a brouhaha is understandable. Thaksin is a political figure associated with multiple scandals, an ideal target for investigative journalists. Interestingly, this time around, the exposés are not coming from journos. Instead, they come from Thaksin's inner circle -- his close friends and former aides.
Legality of People's Party donations queried after windfall
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/08/2024
» A constitutional court judge questioned the legality of fundraising organised for the launch of the People's Party (PP).
Getting soft power wrong again
Editorial, Published on 11/08/2024
» As the government intensifies its efforts to promote the country's "soft power", the news that US tech giant Apple Inc had to pull a short film advertisement due to a local backlash and calls for a boycott is concerning.
‘No interference’ in Move Forward case
Published on 06/08/2024
» The government will not interfere with the judicial process and will explain its position after the Constitutional Court rules on Wednesday on whether the opposition Move Forward Party is to be dissolved, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
Will Move Forward be stopped for good?
News, Published on 05/08/2024
» Four years ago, on Feb 21, the Constitutional Court ordered the dissolution of the Future Forward Party, the predecessor of the Move Forward Party, and banned its executive committee members from contesting elections for 10 years.
UNODC Launches #TechSafeSpace Campaign for Digital Safety
Published on 15/07/2024
» With the misuse of technology posing a serious threat across Southeast Asia for the past few years, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is launching a regional campaign for governments and the public to raise awareness about the safe and responsible use of technology. The campaign, titled #TechSafeSpace, aims to promote a secure digital environment, promote digital inclusion and responsibility, and uphold human rights.