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Government denies 'slave' claims in AP report
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 22/12/2015
» The government has dismissed a recent report by the Associated Press that Thai authorities turned a blind eye to slave-like labour conditions in the shrimp industry.
Govt denies AP report on shrimp-peeling 'slaves'
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 21/12/2015
» A recent report by AP news agency that slave-like labour conditions in the shrimp industry were tolerated by Thai authorities was not true, the government declared on Monday, insisting serious efforts were being made to end labour abuse and asking for fair reporting by the media.
Detained red-shirt leaders not being prosecuted
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 01/12/2015
» The government would not prosecute Rajabhakti Park-bound red-shirt leaders and had only asked them not to indulge in political activities, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said at Government House on Tuesday.
Prayut visits key red-shirt stronghold
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 13/11/2015
» Ubon Ratchathani — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha asked a local red-shirt leader to cooperate with the government during his visit to Ubon Ratchathani -- a key red-shirt stronghold.
Prayut wants mafia wiped out in 6 months
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 20/10/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday set a six-month deadline for authorities to rid the country of mafia-style local figures.
Elderly women fearful as police hunt serial rapist
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 29/01/2015
» Nakhon Pathom residents, particularly elderly women, are living in fear as a man linked to a series of rapes and murders is still at large.
Prayut denies Cambodian women shot
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 19/12/2014
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday said reports that Thai soldiers opened fire on five Cambodian women along the border in Surin province last week were incorrect.
4% pay rise for 2m government officials
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 09/12/2014
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a pay rise of 4% for about 2 million government officials, starting on Dec 1.
The new frontline fashion statement
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 31/12/2013
» Violence towards protesters, especially their guards, has prompted rally-goers to find new ways to protect themselves.
Government House returning to normal
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 16/12/2013
» Three gates at Government House re-opened on Monday after anti-government protesters who had been rallying around the compound moved to other protest sites.