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More smoke than light in e-cigarette row
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 18/12/2017
» Electronic cigarettes, known as e-cigarettes, are back in the public eye following a series of police crackdowns on e-cigarettes which are illegal under Thai law.
Nordic social welfare 'doesn't suit Thailand'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 12/12/2017
» Instead of aiming to become a welfare state like Nordic countries, Thailand should focus on strengthening social welfare schemes, making them more inclusive and benefiting vulnerable groups, said Pichit Likitkijsomboon, a former economist at Thammasat University.
'Outsiders' play big role in peace process
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 07/12/2017
» Instead of leaving the peace process in the southern border provinces as a matter for affected locals only, Thais in all parts of the country should be involved, a seminar was told on Wednesday.
Prayut threatens media outlets with strict cyber law
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 22/11/2017
» The Computer Crime Act will be rigorously enforced against online media that distort facts and disseminate "fake reports and hate speech", Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha threatened Tuesday.
Foreigners join mourning Thais
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 26/10/2017
» As hundreds of thousands of Thai mourners swarmed the Sanam Luang ceremonial grounds Wednesday, ahead of the royal cremation ceremony Thursday for the late King, some foreigners also came to join the nation in bidding a final farewell to the beloved late King of Thailand.
King maps out funeral etiquette
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 20/10/2017
» His Majesty the King has advised volunteers to be polite and exercise restraint in dealing with people who will participate in the royal cremation ceremony next week, government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said.
Archive showcases horrors of Thammasat massacre
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 07/10/2017
» Former student activists and academics have teamed up to set up an online archive on the Thammasat massacre of Oct 6, 1976 to raise awareness and ensure that the public understands and remembers the tragedy.