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Prayut denies Buri Ram trip 'political'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 08/05/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, while insisting that his Monday visit to Buri Ram -- a Bhumjaithai Party stronghold -- was not politically motivated, pledged before large crowds gathered at Chang Arena to turn this lower northeastern province into a sports and tourism hub.
Telecoms relief plan draws flak
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 09/04/2018
» Opposition to the controversial relief plan allowing two telecom operators to extend payment for the 900-megahertz mobile spectrum has intensified ahead of Tuesday's cabinet meeting.
'Help us! We don't want to die!'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 05/04/2018
» Among the three people killed when a blaze broke out at Ratchathewi Apartment early Tuesday morning was an 18-year-old student who attended the prestigious Triamudom Suksa School and dreamed of being a doctor. He died of smoke inhalation.
Firebrand to 'break this regime'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/04/2018
» After announcing he will enter politics, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a founder of the much-talk-about Future Forward Party or Anakhot Mai, has gained more attention as well as public scrutiny and accusations about what he did in the past. Preparing to make a transition from the realm of business into politics, the prai muen laan (proletarian billionaire) scion of Thai Summit autopart company brings his ready-to-fight attitude to the table in an exclusive conversation with the Bangkok Post's PATPON SABPAITOON.
It's not black and white at Thammasat
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 19/03/2018
» Black and white uniforms are usually ubiquitous at most Thai universities -- but not at Thammasat University. Formed by Pridi Banomyong over eight decades ago, the university has been perceived as a bastion of liberal values and non-conformity in the country.
'Happy holiday' opens doors for unspoiled kids
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 14/03/2018
» The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) is offering 450 activities under its "Happy School Break" project during the three-month summer holiday to provide extracurricular learning and deter kids from spending too much time on computer games.
From pillar to polls
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 08/02/2018
» Despite being under pressure in the capital and elsewhere, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha seemed to enjoy his "non-electioneering" trip to Trat and Chanthaburi where he was greeted warmly by people who came out to welcome him.
Government faces down poll boss drama
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 29/01/2018
» The Nida poll director is vowing to quit after his poll relating to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon's luxury watches scandal went unpublished on his boss's orders, sparking criticism of political interference.
Don't detest politics, PM tells youth
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 09/01/2018
» Young people should not detest politics, as Thailand needs a young generation of politicians to replace the old ones, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday told a group of young award recipients yesterday.
Cremation brings out the best in Thais
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 31/12/2017
» The night prior the ceremony, tens of thousands of Thais were eagerly waiting in a line that stretched as far as Sam Sen Road hundreds of metres away for a chance to participate in the historic moment.