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New rules must work, NRC warns
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/11/2014
» Changes and new regulations brought about by national reform should not create more problems, Thienchay Kiranandana, chairman of the National Reform Council (NRC) said yesterday.
Changing ofthe guard
News, Published on 08/11/2014
» US ambassador Kristie Kenney leaves Thailand, having seemingly achieved little - The old cliques at the Justice Ministry show how they continue to hold sway - Though he might not like to hear it, Gen Prawit is a champion
Prem mum on advice he gave PM
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/10/2014
» Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda said on Thursday he had given a lot of advice to Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha on how to be prime minister, but would not say what that advice was.
May the force be with him
News, Published on 11/10/2014
» The peace and security of Bangkok residents is now in the hands of new Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) commissioner Pol Lt Gen Sriwara Rangsipramkul — who may find it a tough task to prove himself worthy of the job.
Generals have the power to end money politics
News, Published on 07/10/2014
» I felt l was stepping into times past when I returned to Bangkok in early September. All my Thai friends and associates, taxi drivers, wait staff, members of the ammart elite, vendors in MBK shops, were more relaxed, happier, than at any time during my occasional visits over the last 30 years.
Prayut urges army to support govt
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/09/2014
» Prime Minister and outgoing army commander Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday urged the army to support his government, saying his administration would stay in power for a while to look after the country.
Graft-free projects 'essential' for connectivity plan
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 18/09/2014
» The government must implement its major infrastructure development projects with efficiency and transparency or Asean Connectivity plan may fail, former Asean secretary-general Surin Pitsuwan said Wednesday.
Gays still face a battle, report says
News, Published on 17/09/2014
» Thai gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgenders (LGBT) still face discrimination affecting their social rights and job opportunities, the US Agency for International Development and the United nations Development Programme say.
Prayuth promises tax reforms
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/09/2014
» The government will introduce tax structural reforms this year to reduce the income gap and boost fairness and efficiency in tax collection, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says.
Two tipped for city clerk
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/09/2014
» Among the six deputy city clerks eligible to replace Bangkok city clerk Ninnart Chalitanon, who is due to retire on Sept 30, only two candidates are seen as likely frontrunners to be appointed by Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra.