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10 projects chosen for King’s birthday
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/07/2024
» The government has selected 10 projects to be highlighted as part of the celebrations for the 72nd birthday of His Majesty the King. They are aimed at developing the country’s forests, water resources and people.
Is the government on cloud nine?
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/07/2024
» Last month the cabinet approved the establishment of a Cloud First Policy Committee to steer all state agencies towards the digital government scheme.
Pathum Thani election winner’s suspension upheld
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/07/2024
» The Council of State, the government’s legal advisory body, has confirmed that Charn Phuangphet, the winner of Sunday’s election for Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman in Pathum Thani, should be suspended pending the outcome of an earlier malfeasance case.
Tablet plan prone to risks
News, Editorial, Published on 01/07/2024
» The House of Representatives recently approved the 2025 fiscal budget bill, totalling more than 3.75 trillion baht, at its first reading. Notably, the bill aims to allocate 340.6 billion baht to the Education Ministry, making it the largest budget recipient after the Finance Ministry.
‘Terrorist’ killed at Israeli embassy in Belgrade
Published on 29/06/2024
» BELGRADE - An attacker who fired a crossbow at a police officer guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade was shot and killed on Saturday in what Interior Minister Ivica Dacic called a terrorist attack against Serbia.
Iran presidential election will go to run-off
Published on 29/06/2024
» Iran will hold a run-off presidential election on July 5 as no candidate secured the required 50% of votes on Friday, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday.
Old guard prevails in Senate elections
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/06/2024
» For those wishing for a wind of change in Thai politics, the Wednesday Senate election was a disappointment. Old power factions made substantial gains, dominating some 70% of the seats for the 200-member Upper House, while those representing the pro-democracy force grabbed just a few.
Health minister still plans to recriminalise cannabis, says most agree
Post Reporters, Published on 26/06/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Wednesday a survey of about 100,000 people found most respondents wanted the recriminalisation of cannabis, and he would follow through with that.
PWA Inspects School Water Quality Nationwide
Published on 26/06/2024
» The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has initiated the "United Hearts to Provide Clean Water to Schools Honouring His Majesty the King on the Auspicious Occasion of His 72nd Birthday Anniversary on 28 July 2024," by inspecting and analysing the water quality in over 740 schools nationwide. The aim is to promote quality of life and good hygiene through clean drinking water within schools.
Selling out the public
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's plan to revise the law to entice more foreigners to buy condominiums seems to be backfiring already.