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Reshuffle ruffles some
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024
» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.
A pill policy that may just pop
News, Published on 02/03/2024
» Yosapat Kongduang, 22, did not sleep for three straight nights after taking methamphetamine pills or ya ba. He was restless and aggressive when police arrested him at his house in Buri Ram on Feb 16.
Divided cabinet faces tough tests
Published on 03/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has completed his first task of putting together a cabinet which received royal endorsement on Saturday but questions remain as to whether he is putting the right people in the right jobs.
Avoiding the third rail
News, Published on 12/03/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has declared amending the ultra-sensitive lese majeste law will not take precedence in its election campaign, a "watered down" stand that could see the party easing into membership of the next government.
Taking aim at violent sex offenders
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/01/2023
» A new law set to take effect today aims to prevent people convicted of sexual and violent crimes from reoffending.
Raw deal for berry pickers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/11/2022
» Thai workers who have travelled to Northern Europe to pick berries are calling on the government to step up efforts to address the problem of labour exploitation.
Silent sins exposed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/07/2022
» About 71% of women and girls with disabilities who are sexually abused do not have access to the justice system.
Poster girl's poll pose
News, Published on 07/11/2021
» The Pheu Thai Party sprang a surprise when it unveiled Paethongtan Shinawatra as the party's chief adviser on participation and innovation at a recent party assembly.
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.
Dictating the internet
News, Published on 16/12/2019
» Disinformation or freedom of expression? Hate speech or free speech? Threat to national security or whistleblowing on corruption and tyranny?