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The dawn of a new year
News, Editorial, Published on 01/01/2018
» With a single exception, the past year for Thailand has felt like a quiet period. The nation hopes it was not the lull before the storm. The leader of the military regime, after more than three years of ordering one delay after another, has promised in writing to take the first step towards resuming democratic principles before this new year is out. The country expects Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to meet that promise within 11 months from today.
A year of living dangerously in Thailand
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 05/01/2018
» They were supposed to be in power for the royal transition but they have stayed too long and now want to win an unavoidable election.
Cold Comfort
B Magazine, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/01/2018
» It was 7.30am and I queued for a much-needed coffee as commuters bustled around the city's central train station. But even though the day was well under way, the streets outside were cloaked in darkness -- for this was the depths of winter in the capital of Finland.
Central Group expects online surge through JD pact
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/01/2018
» The company with the biggest grip on the brick-and-mortar retail market is expecting a partnership with China’s JD.com Inc to help it do the same in online sales.
Royal crematorium's removal begins
Online Reporters, Published on 11/01/2018
» The removal of the royal crematorium began at Sanam Luang on Thursday afternoon and will take about 60 days. Parts of the structure and surrounding buildings and sculptures will be exhibited.
The long and the short of it
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 18/01/2018
» 'Normally, how many kilometres do you bike?" This is one of the questions people often ask me when they learn that I like to cycle. And the most exact answer I could come up with would be: "It depends."
Is Thailand's civil society waking up again?
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 19/01/2018
» It is hard to believe how the military-backed government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha that appeared so strong not so long ago now looks shaky enough to be untenable.
Cremation scam execs charged
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 22/01/2018
» Buri Ram: Satuk police will summon the president and seven executives of Satuk Agricultural Cooperative's Cremation Aid Association to acknowledge charges of fraud amid accusations they embezzled deposit money worth more than 10 million baht from their members.
Moei's family to sue army over death probe
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/01/2018
» The family of the deceased armed forces cadet Pakapong "Moei" Tanyakan is not happy with the results of the probe and will file a lawsuit against concerned parties over his death.
Luang Phor Khoon crematorium design revealed
Published on 24/01/2018
» KHON KAEN: The design of the crematorium for the late Luang Phor Khoon has been unveiled, with the cremation of the famous monk planned for later this year.