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Law ends loophole on child beating
Published on 21/04/2025
» Thailand has revised its civil code to ban the corporal punishment of children, a move hailed by child rights advocates as a crucial step toward shifting societal attitudes on parenting.
City Hall under fire over earthquake compensation
News, Published on 21/04/2025
» City Hall has defended itself against criticism it paid inadequate compensation for home repair to some earthquake victims, saying more money could be forthcoming in exceptional cases.
BMA moves to amend city rules
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/04/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will amend its 40-year-old BMA Act to modernise urban governance while enhancing the city's administrative efficiency, it says.
The costs of no control
News, Editorial, Published on 16/04/2025
» The collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in the March 28 earthquake continues to uncover the rot within the construction industry.
Crypto mule account battle heats up
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/04/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up efforts to crack down on digital asset mule accounts by tightening control on the use of foreign platforms for money laundering to protect the public.
Hungary set to restrict constitutional rights in 'Easter cleanup'
AFP, Published on 14/04/2025
» BUDAPEST - Hungary's parliament on Monday is expected to approve constitutional changes further clamping down on rights for LGBTQ people and other groups, part of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's "Easter cleanup" against his domestic opponents.
Charter court insists on its neutrality
Published on 10/04/2025
» The Constitutional Court maintains a neutral position when it comes to politics in Thailand and is open to charter changes related to the selection of its judges, according to court president Nakharin Mektrairat.
Judge orders White House to lift restrictions on AP access
AFP, Published on 09/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - A US federal judge ordered the White House on Tuesday to restore the Associated Press's access to President Donald Trump's official events, saying it had no right to bar media for their "viewpoints."
Money laundering regulation revised
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/04/2025
» The Department of Business Development (DBD) and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) have amended the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 1999, which empowers authorities to seize and freeze assets linked to both Thai and foreign individuals engaged in nominee businesses and unauthorised foreign operations.