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Ankle tags proposed for home detention in political cases
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/07/2024
» The Ministry of Justice is moving to amend the rules to allow suspects in political cases to be detained in their homes pending trial, on condition that they wear electronic ankle monitoring (EM) bracelets, according to Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong.
A walk on the crowded side in Phuket old town
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/04/2023
» Phuket's tourist magnetism has extended from its beaches inland to its walking street that is now bursting at the seams.
The centre will not hold
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/09/2022
» City Hall under the stewardship of governor Chadchart Sittipunt is looking to build a satellite town to "de-urbanise" Bangkok.
IEAT promotes creation of 'correctional' estate project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/11/2021
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is preparing to invite companies to join a project to build "correctional industrial estates" in five provinces, including those in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Central Pattana unveils roadmap to fight pandemic and boost economic recovery
Published on 26/04/2021
» Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN), operator of centralwOlrd, CentralPlaza CentralFestival, Central Phuket and Central Village, is offering spaces, within 23 out of its 33 shopping centres, as venues for public vaccination in order to hasten mass innoculation in all regions.
Prisons buckle under overcrowding
News, Published on 09/02/2020
» With only half a square metre of space to accommodate each inmate crammed in a cell, many end up sleeping sitting up.
Green rush
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 20/01/2020
» Attitudes toward marijuana are starting to change in Southeast Asia. In some countries there is increasing social acceptance, growing research interest, easing of regulations and even modest legalisation, with Thailand leading the way.
Airport plans up in air
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 29/12/2019
» While the Prayut Chan-o-cha government struggles to invigorate a tepid economy, it is also fuelling the slowdown by its year-long delay on a decision on the Suvarnabhumi airport upgrade.
Emergency rooms split up after conflicts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2019
» Health officials are set to divide up emergency rooms (ER) in state-run hospitals into two separate zones, in a bid to reduce conflicts between doctors and patients.
Govt urged to fast-track new terminal
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 18/07/2019
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand on Wednesday urged the new government to speed up construction of the second terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport, warning a delay will affect tourism.