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B15m of ivory seized en route to China
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2018
» Customs officials have confiscated elephant ivory worth 15 million baht (US$469,200) believed to have been smuggled into Thailand by wildlife traders from Nigeria.
No serious drought this year, vows RID
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2018
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) yesterday assured Thais will not face severe drought this year as water supplies in 35 catchments nationwide are adequate.
Ministry to roll out 7 new courses
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2018
» The Education Ministry plans to begin offering seven new vocational study programmes this year to advance the government's national development strategies.
Prawit backs plan for new political party
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has thrown his support behind a plan to set up a political party to back Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to return as a non-elected prime minister after the general election expected late this year.
Police debate failure to halt drug influx
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2018
» Police are considering adjusting their narcotics suppression strategies after statistics from previous crackdowns point to a surging amount of drugs reaching Bangkok and the central provinces.
NLA gets tough on local election regulations
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will consider amending six local administrative organisation (LAO) laws and has reaffirmed LAO elections will be held by the middle of this year.
Cops arrest yakuza gang kill suspect
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2018
» Police are probing a link between a yakuza gang and its illegal activities after nabbing its former leading member who fled to Thailand and took shelter here for 12 years to escape a murder charge.
Ministry's review on toxic pest killers to be finalised
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Agriculture and Cooperative Ministry is expected to complete its review of three hazardous chemicals with a view to drawing up restrictions for their use in three months.
'Judgemental' Thai press comes under fire
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2018
» Judgemental news reporting and a lack of critical thinking among members of the media remain key factors hindering quality development within the Thai press, a seminar was told.
Critics decry push to turn S44 orders into law
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2018
» Government agencies have been asked to review Section 44 orders and propose which ones should be passed into law to ensure they remain in effect after the dissolution of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).