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Reformers devise game plan in police force rejig
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2018
» A new battlefront is emerging after the government signalled it would drop the draft police reform proposals with time running out before the election and the government hoping to deliver on the reform promise.
Why the contempt?
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 23/02/2018
» Thailand scored poorly in the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) because of its political system, a lack of transparency concerning government officials, compromised press freedom and a low level of public participation in national affairs, observers said.
Underground cable pipeline job goes to BMA
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/08/2017
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will take over TOT's job of pipeline construction for moving overhead telecom and broadcasting cables underground in Bangkok.
Smart ID cards for monks & temple auditing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2017
» Surveillance of monks & better accounting at temples after high-profile embezzlement cases clearly show need.
National reconciliation without public participation?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/06/2017
» Military won't allow Thai public to even see reconciliation plan, surrounding it with a climate of fear. Public participation & debate only way to reconciliation.
Conventions, exhibitions & fairs: 20 year mega-plan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/05/2017
» Conventions, exhibitions & fairs, an important part of Thailand's tourism industry, aims to triple visitors to 3 million from 1 million by 2036.
Prayut to say yes to both questions
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/08/2016
» Voters asked two questions on Sunday, first whether to accept new constitution to enable five years of stability for national strategies, development & reform.
As overhead lines go underground, traffic chaos likely (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/07/2016
» It is unclear how much influence Bill Gate's Facebook photo had on their decision, but authorities have begun the first phase (Ratchawithi Road) of putting 127 kilometres of overhead power lines and cables underground. Motorists have been warned of possible traffic congestion in the area.
UPDATED: Aung San Suu Kyi visits Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/06/2016
» Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Thailand Thursday for three-day visit. Visits to migrant workers & refugee camps & bilateral talks on Dawei, migrants & refugees on agenda during trip.
Natural gas: Chevron to sell as govt seeks more
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/05/2016
» For Chevron, Thailand is country with 2nd highest volume after US but it plans to sell its US$500 million stake in Thai gas field, reportedly.