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Sugar producers issue warning on price cap
Business, Published on 06/11/2023
» Sugar manufacturers are warning the government against violating the World Trade Organization's (WTO) rules for free competition in the sugar trade, following its controversial decision to block a sugar price hike in the domestic market.
Those elusive influential persons
Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/10/2023
» Most intriguing news of the week is that according to a parliamentary House committee there are only 180 "influential people" in the kingdom and in 10 provinces there are none at all. For those unfamiliar with the term "influential person" in Thailand, it is usually interpreted as someone who is powerful enough not to worry about the "long arm of the law" and can go about their sometimes shady business without fear of arrest.
Three arrested after illegal meat seizures
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2023
» Three people have been arrested in connection with a recent major seizure of contraband meat after the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) implicated at least five firms in the smuggling.
Somsak visits Malaysia in bid to enhance ties
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/10/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin is visiting Malaysia with the hope of improving relations between the two countries in a range of areas, including addressing the insurgency problem in the three southern border provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat.
Respect nature, pleads wildlife trafficking cop
Dave Kendall, Published on 17/10/2023
» 'We need to have a better balance between humans and nature," said anti-wildlife trafficking officer Pol Col Wanpichit Wattanasakmonta.
Pork smugglers facing crackdown
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/10/2023
» Over the past three years, there has been a 20-fold increase in the number of arrests made for the smuggling of pig products.
Rwanda 'safe' for deported asylum seekers: UK court told
AFP, Published on 09/10/2023
» LONDON: The UK government on Monday insisted that Rwanda is an appropriate place to deport failed asylum seekers, as it tried to overturn a court ruling that the policy is unlawful.
EU leaders clash over migration at Spain talks
AFP, Published on 06/10/2023
» GRANADA, Spain - Poland and Hungary expressed outrage on Friday at planned changes to Europe's migration system, vowing to veto the proposals at European Union summit in Spain two days after member states approved a key agreement.
Govt claims 700 'mafia' crimelords identified
Published on 03/10/2023
» Around 700 people have been listed as "mafia"-affiliated figures in the government’s ongoing suppression of illegal activities linked with these influential people nationwide, according to Karom Polpornklang, a deputy government spokesman.
Govt draws up list of 'dark' figures
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/10/2023
» A list of "influential figures" -- people described as wielding dark influence across the country -- has been completed for review by a committee today, Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaiset said yesterday.