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Thai deputy PM makes case for Cambodia deal
Published on 09/11/2024
» TRAT - The government on Saturday reiterated that a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia is a mechanism to protect Thailand’s best interests, while insisting Thailand has sole sovereignty over Koh Kut in this eastern province.
Anutin confirms Thaksin-Newin meeting
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/10/2024
» Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul admitted he and party co-founder Newin Chidchob met with former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the latter's residence in Bangkok on Sunday.
PM vows no more coups
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/03/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday vowed there would be no more coups, saying the 2014 putsch was the last, in an attempt to allay fears as the general election nears.
Singaporean gets four months jail for Covid-19 Facebook post
Published on 27/05/2020
» SINGAPORE: A taxi driver was jailed for four months in Singapore on Wednesday over a Facebook post in which he falsely claimed food outlets would close and urged people to stock up due to impending Covid-19 restrictions, local media reported.
'Unbearable pain' cuts short Philippine leader's Japan trip
Reuters, Published on 22/10/2019
» MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was forced to cut short his attendance of the enthronement of Japan's emperor on Tuesday, due to what his office said was "unbearable pain" in his lower back after a motorcycle mishap last week.
NBTC looks to allay fears over conduit monopoly
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/08/2019
» The telecom regulator is assuaging concerns about a monopoly firm controlling the 20-billion-baht underground cable conduits project, saying city hall's business arm Krungthep Thanakom Co (KT) would be responsible for investing in and operating the scheme.
EC warns against ballot selfies and betting
Online Reporters, Published on 23/03/2019
» The Election Commission has warned voters not to rip ballots, take ballot selfies or bet on the election results on Sunday or they will be jailed.
Teerakiat admits to no school admission plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/07/2018
» Education Minister Teerakiat Jareonsettasin has tried to allay concerns that all schools -- including well-known ones -- are to only enroll students who live nearby, saying no decision has been made on the matter.
Ex-coup boss pushes poll
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2018
» Former coup leader Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin has jumped on the election bandwagon, calling on the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to stick to its poll roadmap.
Cowed by vigilantes
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 07/08/2017
» Mohammad Ibrar is a worried man. The director of Adiba Leather in Kolkata may have the law on his side when it comes to obtaining cattle for his business. But the people who would supply and transport the animals are still terrified of "cow vigilantes" In India.