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Piyabutr predicts court will reject dissolution case
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/06/2024
» The Progressive Movement (PM), a core political ally of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), on Monday outlined reasons why it believes the Constitutional Court will throw out the dissolution case against the MFP.
Hostages reported freed, captors killed at Russian detention centre
Published on 16/06/2024
» MOSCOW - Hostages held at a detention centre in Russia's southern region of Rostov were released unharmed and their captors killed when special forces stormed the facility on Sunday, the Interfax news agency cited Russia's prison service as saying.
Public key to fighting corruption
News, Published on 15/06/2024
» Southeast Asia has become a notable example of public efforts to address corruption, legal experts and academics said at a recent international conference held in Bangkok.
Is there new hope for India's democracy?
Oped, Published on 14/06/2024
» Voters have pulled Indian democracy back from the brink. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third consecutive term, the failure of his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to secure a simple majority in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament, will force Mr Modi to rely on several unpredictable allies to promote his legislative agenda.
Trying to create a fairer property tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/06/2024
» The Finance Ministry is reviewing the Land and Building Tax Act. Public hearings were conducted to gather opinions from the public and stakeholders.
Thai arrested at Hong Kong music festival for alleged drug offences
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/06/2024
» HONG KONG - A 34-year-old Thai woman and a local man, 33, were arrested at a Hong Kong music festival over the weekend for allegedly possessing illegal narcotics and drug-taking equipment, police said on Monday.
Hipster antitrust policy is actually conservative
News, Published on 11/06/2024
» Antitrust policy is having a moment. Led by Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, US President Joe Biden's administration is turning its attention to suspect activity not only in Big Tech and Big Oil, but also in Big Alcohol, Big Hotel and Big Concert. The rationale for this new push, however, is ambiguous: Is antitrust law a tool to protect consumers from higher prices, or to defend small businesses against big ones?
Official urges courage in tax assessment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/06/2024
» Local governments must be courageous in assessing which land plots are being underutilised or not used as they should be, as this assessment determines the maximum tax burden according to the land and building tax, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Vietnam arrests well-known Facebook users
Reuters, Published on 08/06/2024
» HANOI - Police in Vietnam have arrested two well-known Vietnamese Facebook users on charges of abusing democratic freedoms, the government said on Saturday, as a major leadership reshuffle in the Communist-ruled country is settling down.
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.