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Digital lawmaker defends bills amid concerns over privacy
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 12/02/2015
» The architect of the government's 10 controversial "digital economy" bills defended the proposed policies at a media seminar yesterday, arguing the laws are necessary to drive economic growth.
Wissanu hints at revisions to cyber bills
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 07/02/2015
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has admitted that some of the government's digital- and computer-related bills may need revising following complaints about privacy and rights violations.
Media share control rules 'still working'
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 23/01/2015
» The broadcasting regulator has expressed confidence that existing regulations are sufficient for preventing business dominance of the media.
Road accident compo increased
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 24/12/2014
» The cabinet yesterday approved a proposal to double the maximum amount of initial medical compensation for a vehicle accident to 30,000 baht each time.
First four reform forums on Dec 29
Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 17/12/2014
» The first four of the planned 4,268 forums to gather opinions on reform from the public will open on Dec 29 in four provinces, Lt Gen Boontham Oris, deputy director of the Reconciliation Centre for Reform (RCR), said on Wednesday.
SSC faces fire for female monk ban
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 16/12/2014
» Three members of the National Reform Council (NRC) yesterday joined a chorus of criticism against the Supreme Sangha Council (SSC) for its stance on female ordination, saying the SSC's recent announcement violated religious freedom, a fundamental human right.
Panel proposes amnesty decree
Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 09/12/2014
» The National Reform Council (NRC) subcommittee for reconciliation chaired by Anek Laothamatas will propose for inclusion in the new constitution a provision granting amnesty to people who took part in political unrest between 2005-2014, according to an informed source.
TDRI urges curbs on state advertising
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 02/12/2014
» A new law to control state advertising and public relations spending is needed to prevent political office-holders from employing media to promote themselves, its backers say.
Cop bill curbs gatherings
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 19/11/2014
» The cabinet has approved a public gathering draft bill proposed by the Royal Thai Police, aiming to strictly curb public assemblies.
Envoys plead for crime victim privacy
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 23/10/2014
» A delegation of foreign diplomats has called on the Thai media to respect the rights of crime victims.