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Activists welcome court's decision to accept lawsuit
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 27/08/2024
» Activists have welcomed the decision by Narathiwat Provincial Court to hear a lawsuit against seven officials accused of murder and kidnapping during the 2004 Tak Bai massacre.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 23-29
Guru, Published on 23/08/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Thaksin ready to advise daughter, new Thai PM, amid 'tough tasks'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Sunday that he was ready to advise his daughter Paetongtarn who, as Thailand's new prime minister, would face tough tasks – but whose humility he believed would secure support from everyone.
Thaksin gets royal pardon, parole ends Sunday
Published on 17/08/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been included in a royal pardon for prisoners and his parole will end on Sunday, his lawyer Winyat Chartmontri said on Saturday.
The age of the influencers
Published on 17/08/2024
» It has been said that major political parties cannot escape being directed, but not by their respective registered leaders. Terms have been coined to describe the controlling agent, be they chaperone, string-puller, puppet master, or simply the power behind the throne.
Respect democracy and human rights
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 16/08/2024
» The judiciary is a critically important pillar of the state. It is often cited as one of the three pillars, with the others being the executive branch of government and parliament. From a broader angle, the people of the land are the key fourth pillar that should not be overlooked. While some judges are emblematic of justice personified, others are of a more questionable quality, with extreme cases embodying the toxic. What then is to be done to offer a sobering tonic?
Thailand's response to global trends
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 13/08/2024
» Understanding Thailand's approach to evolving international orders requires examining its decisions. These decisions by recent and current governments offer a clear view of the country's diplomatic trajectory in an increasingly uncertain world.
Substandard Chinese goods causing alarm in Thailand
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 12/08/2024
» The influx of cheap and substandard goods from China via both online and physical platforms has become a critical issue in Thailand, with various parties expressing concerns about its impact on Thai businesses and consumer welfare.
Thai govt finalises casino legalisation bill
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/08/2024
» The government is pressing ahead with a bill to allow casinos to operate legally within entertainment complexes in the country.
Strong big-cap results help SET in turbulent July
Business, Published on 10/08/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand underwent a significant mood swing in July, trading between 1,286.79 and 1,332.76 points. Early in the month, market uncertainty ratcheted higher as the share price of troubled Energy Absolute (EA) plunged.