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Prosecutors delay decision on Srisuwan extortion case
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» Prosecutors have postponed their decision on whether to indict prolific petitioner Srisuwan Janya, former red-shirt activist Yoswaris Chuklom and three others over the alleged extortion of the head of the Rice Department until Aug 28.
Thailand's spreading rot of irregularity
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 19/07/2024
» The rot in Thailand's institutional makeup has become so deep, dense and widespread that it can be found nearly everywhere there is controversy. Newly elected Senator Keskamol Pleansamai is the latest case in point. Just about everything that comes with her meteoric rise to the Senate spurs accusations of irregularity and impropriety.
Is cannabis a viable health option?
Oped, Published on 17/07/2024
» Cannabis has been known as a herbal plant with psychoactive effects for thousands of years. The herb has been used for both medical and recreational purposes. As the plant is addictive, several countries have categorised it as a narcotic drug.
Thaksin encounters challenges on comeback tour
News, Published on 13/07/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has his work cut out trying to win back support from the red shirts, if there are enough of them still around.
Senate poses risk to political reform
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/07/2024
» The political dust has settled, as the new Senate was successfully installed this week. Yet, looking at the components of the upper chamber, a new kind of politics still seems like a distant dream.
HM the King envisages a nation of volunteers
News, Published on 12/07/2024
» His Majesty the King instructed the King's Private Offices 904 to set up the royally initiated Jit Arsa (spirit of volunteering) project in tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother for their contributions to the Thai nation.
Saudis encouraged to invest in S-curve sectors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/07/2024
» Thai authorities are preparing to encourage entrepreneurs from Saudi Arabia to invest in S-curve industries here, following their earlier interest in the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Coup-regime order in South to be abolished
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/07/2024
» A bill aiming to abolish a coup-makers’ order seen as restricting public participation in administering the restive southern border provinces sailed through the House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Call to help save Thap Lan park from developers
Published on 09/07/2024
» Conservation groups and national parks officials are calling for the public to come out and air their opinions about the planned excision of land from Thap Lan National Park for use by farmers, warning they have only three days left to do so.
Tax measures to cushion blow of wage increases
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/07/2024
» The Finance Ministry expects to introduce measures soon to alleviate the impact on businesses burdened by an increase in the minimum wage.