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Banks deny they helped Myanmar junta buy weapons
Post Reporters, Published on 28/06/2024
» The Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA) said on Friday that it stood firmly against facilitating transactions for the procurement of weapons for Myanmar’s military junta.
Govt hesitant to support MFP's amnesty bill push
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Sunday poured cold water on the Move Forward Party's (MFP) political amnesty proposal, at least for now, saying the government would rather wait for a decision on the issue first.
Govt more democratic this year, survey finds
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2023
» The government is delighted with a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report that Thailand's ranking on a democracy index has improved more than any other country in the world over the past year, says government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
Govt takes flak over 'spyware' in censure debate
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/07/2022
» A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP has also accused the government of using spyware to monitor its critics, saying at least three invasive surveillance programmes had been procured and used between 2014 and 2022.
Fleeing Karen refugees to get humanitarian aid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/05/2022
» Thailand has given humanitarian assistance to Karen refugees along the Thai-Myanmar border in the wake of recent clashes between the junta and rebels in the neighbouring nation, says National Security Council secretary-general Supoj Malaniyom.
US delegates set to engage Asean, discuss Myanmar
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/10/2021
» The United States will send a delegation led by the US State Department Counsellor Derek Chollet to Thailand to affirm its commitment to the region and address the crisis in Myanmar.
Myanmar coup means huge losses
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2021
» Thailand is estimated to forego about 50 million baht a day from inconvenient transportation of goods and strict security checks by Myanmar's military administration.
Court acquits nine of sedition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2020
» The Bangkok South Criminal Court yesterday acquitted nine activists charged with sedition and holding an illegal protest within 150 metres of a royal palace in January 2018.
Charter rewrite takes centre stage again
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2020
» Parliament returns on Tuesday for a two-day session and will decide the fate of seven charter amendment drafts after weeks of limbo.
Youth groups spurn reconciliation panel pitch
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/11/2020
» Anti-government protesters under the Ratsadon group's banner yesterday refused to join parliament's proposed reconciliation committee, calling it a ruse to keep Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in power.