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Prayut insists 20-year plan here to stay
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 28/09/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has leapt to the defence of the government's 20-year national strategy, saying he would not let any politicians scrap the plan that is designed to direct the country's long-term development over the next two decades.
Prayut declares he is interested in entering politics
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 24/09/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has finally admitted he is interested in entering the political fray, after previously keeping mum about his political ambitions.
Police stand their ground on female ban
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 10/09/2018
» Terminating the recruitment of female cadets is a step backward for gender equality, say critics, but the police are standing their ground on the policy and insist that despite the move, the role of women in the police force will not be phased out.
NCPO to allow parties limited political activities
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 28/08/2018
» The National Council for Peace and Order has approved the partial lifting of the ban on political activities, with an official announcement to be issued shortly, NCPO deputy chief Gen Tanasak Patimapragorn said on Tuesday.
PM Prayut wants Bangkok traffic relief in 3 months
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 15/08/2018
» Inspecting Bangkok's traffic conditions on Wednesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered officials to alleviate congestion in Bangkok and its outskirts within three months with the help of technology, water transport and new bus routes.
PM riled at Islamic dress row
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 15/08/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered the Education Ministry on Tuesday to settle a dispute over a ban on students wearing Islamic dress at a school in Pattani in the insurgency-plagued deep South.
Unions oppose land deal in high-speed airport rail plan
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 06/08/2018
» Activists and workers' unions have demanded land development plans be immediately excluded from the terms of reference of the high-speed railway set to link Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports, alleging it would monopolise involvement in the megaproject down to "a few large firms."
Thanathorn may face computer crime charges
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 01/08/2018
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Future Forward group, may face a computer crime charge involving his Facebook Live broadcasting.
All 12 boys, coach brought out
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 10/07/2018
» MAE SAI, Chiang Rai: All 12 boys and their football coach trapped in Tham Luang cave for 17 days have been safely rescued.
Supreme Court dismisses insurrection case against NCPO
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 22/06/2018
» The Supreme Court has refused to accept a case in which activists accused the junta of insurrection.