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Myawaddy's fall should concern region
Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 20/04/2024
» As the battle against the Myanmar junta intensifies, the allied resistance forces have gained momentum with the seizure of the border town of Myawaddy.
Dealing with Myanmar
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/04/2024
» As the civil war between Myanmar junta forces and ethnic rebel groups builds, Thailand will be a focal point for providing humanitarian support to large numbers of refugees expected to flee across the border. Thailand -- as an Asean member and Myanmar neighbour -- is also expected to play a role in fostering negotiations and helping Myanmar return to peace.
Cannabis rules must make sense
Editorial, Published on 07/04/2024
» It's quite a relief that Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew is ruling out the recriminalisation of cannabis.
Govt bruised but not undone by debate
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/04/2024
» No sooner had the two-day general debate come to an end on Thursday than there emerged speculation about a possible cabinet reshuffle, which seems inevitable given the dire need for the Srettha Thavisin government to shore up its popularity.
No change to ‘five-pill rule’, says minister
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/04/2024
» Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew insists no more changes will be made to a new regulation that specifies the maximum amounts of certain drugs that will be considered for personal use if found on someone’s person.
Air pollution takes toll on motorcycle taxis
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/04/2024
» Most motorcycle taxi riders in Bangkok have health problems due to air pollution, according to a Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) survey.
Police nab 5 for fraud, e-cigs and drugs
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/03/2024
» Five foreigners were arrested this week in four separate cases involving call centre scams, e-cigarette sales and narcotics, Pol Maj Gen Panthana Nuchanart, deputy head of the Immigration Bureau (IB), said.
Girls rescued from drug-dealer mum
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/03/2024
» Authorities in Udon Thani yesterday rescued two children allegedly forced by their mother to deliver drugs, said Kanthat Pongpaiboonvej, alias "good Samaritan" Kan Chompalang.
Police rift probe 'will find truth'
News, Published on 22/03/2024
» A probe into a conflict in the Royal Thai Police (RTP) will not end up as a mere token gesture to the public, and the truth must be uncovered within 60 days, according to former deputy police chief Pol Gen Winai Thongsong, who sits on a committee looking into the matter.
PM transfers police chief, deputy for 'justice'
Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2024
» National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn have been transferred to the Prime Minister's Office in a move aimed at facilitating justice and public service, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.