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Wissanu says coalition govt 'still stable'
Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/10/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam assured members of the public that the Palang Pracharat Party (PPRP)-led coalition government is still stable, even though there are some concerns about a razor-thin margin and possible defeats on future bills.
China rolls into heart of Southeast Asia
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/10/2019
» Xi'an International Inland Port Multimodal Transportation Company has unveiled China's plan to launch a freight service from Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, to Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, by the end of this year under the much-touted Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Forum decries prison overcrowding
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/08/2019
» With the rise in prison overcrowding, the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) has proposed that the justice system should improve its treatment of criminals. TIJ executive director Kittipong Kittayarak questioned the parts of the justice system that focus on cracking down on criminals.
Asean looks to youth to secure a better future
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/07/2019
» Young people should be prepared to engage with Asean members to better prepare for security and digital challenges in the Indo-Pacific region as they are critical for the development of the bloc, a forum was told.
PPRP calls for 'bottom-up' approach towards growth
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/07/2019
» The government has voiced its support for social enterprises to empower people at the bottom of the social ladder to improve their quality of life.
Si Racha advances from industrial hub to ‘smart city’
Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/07/2019
» Si Racha district in Chon Buri is known as the home of large industrial estates and the Laem Chabang seaport. However, in the near future, the town will acquire an additional status as a “smart city” that uses digital innovation to improve the standard of living and create new business opportunities.
Boost pay for low-earning state workers to cut graft, seminar told
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/06/2019
» Those who want to solve the graft problem should care more about the livelihood of low-paid employees, a seminar was told.
Govt urged to hike state workers' pay
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/06/2019
» The government should raise the salaries of low-paid state workers to reduce bribery, according to a research body on corruption in the Asia-Pacific public sector.
Srisuwan gives Watanya share scrutiny all clear
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 30/05/2019
» Activist Srisuwan Janya insisted that there is no reason for him to file a complaint against former media executive and newly endorsed party-list MP Watanya Wongopasi of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) with the Election Commission (EC) as he found Ms Watanya to be "in the clear".