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An Asean free from 'wars on drugs'
Oped, Published on 19/09/2025
» Asean governments recently met in Singapore for a regional meeting about drugs, where the host nation urged renewed commitment to a "drug-free region". The problem isn't simply the recycling of an outdated mantra first declared in 1998, nor the fact that the region's drug markets have only expanded since then, but that this approach ignores how government policies themselves shape those markets -- and the devastating harms that follow.
Hamas says US 'accomplice' in Israel Qatar attack as funerals held
AFP, Published on 12/09/2025
» DOHA - Hamas accused the United States on Thursday of complicity in Israel's deadly attack on its negotiators in Qatar, lambasting Israel for seeking to kill off Gaza truce talks as Doha buried the dead.
Thai army detains 18 Cambodian soldiers
Online Reporters, Published on 29/07/2025
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) is holding 18 Cambodian soldiers who surrendered following a border clash in the Sam Tae area of Kantharalak district in Si Sa Ket province, an army spokesman said on Tuesday.
Drunk driver crashes into police car, injuring 2
News, Online Reporters, Published on 20/07/2025
» A man driving under the influence of alcohol rammed his car into the back of a parked police patrol vehicle outside a convenience store in Nonthaburi early Sunday morning, injuring two people. The driver was found to have a blood alcohol level of 181 milligrammes percent, well above the legal limit.
Stop harsh punishments in class, experts urge positive discipline
Published on 11/07/2025
» Despite a clear directive from the Thai Ministry of Education banning violent punishment in schools, physical discipline remains a troubling reality in Thai classrooms. A recent case involving a teacher who struck a student 60 times for disobedience has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for reform. Experts say the incident highlights a systemic failure to equip educators with non-violent behavioural management skills.
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.
Deepfakes of Singapore PM ‘used to sell crypto’
Published on 08/03/2025
» Deepfakes of Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong are circulating online and being used to sell cryptocurrency, money-making schemes and permanent residency application services, the country’s leader says.
Singapore mulls caning as punishment for severe scam offences
Reuters, Published on 04/03/2025
» Singapore's government will consider caning as punishment for some scam-related offences, State for Home Affairs Minister Sun Xueling said during a parliamentary debate Tuesday.
Police summons motorcyclist who hit Korean on crossing
Online Reporters, Published on 27/01/2025
» The motorcyclist who struck and injured a Korean tourist using a pedestrian crossing on Phaya Thai Road last week has been summonsed for police questioning on Tuesday.
Anti-torture push needs serious review
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 06/01/2025
» Back in 2007, the government agreed to be a party to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, otherwise known as the "CAT".