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Stop press intimidation
News, Editorial, Published on 02/01/2018
» The Thai Journalists Association wound up the year by issuing a depressing statement. It rated 2017 as yet another year where the free press was regulated and intimidated by the military government. The TJA said the regime hinders the media by restricting freedom of expression. And it says this causes public harm by not allowing examination and by barring criticism of the junta, collectively and individually.
Poll: Public want improvement in economy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2018
» An improved economy in 2018 is what most Thais want as a New Year's gift from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to an opinion survey released Monday by Bangkok Poll.
Thailand's economic growth seen waning in 2018
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/01/2018
» The military government can look to 2017 for the economy’s best performance in five years, but the strength of the recovery is expected to wane.
Prayut faces year of challenges
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will inevitably face more political challenges this year as he will have to stand by his election pledge to win the trust of the public and the international community and dispel concerns the regime intends to retain its grip on power, observers say.
US seeks to build military service depot
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/01/2018
» The United States Department of Defence wants to open a military arms maintenance centre in Thailand to supply and fix US armaments purchased by the Thai military, a Defence Ministry source says.
Tax reform comes in dribs and drabs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/01/2018
» Tax reform has been high on the government's to-do list since Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha took the helm in 2014 with a goal of creating a tax base that provides sustainable revenue for the country on a long-term basis.
Will regime keep three key pledges for 2018?
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 03/01/2018
» We have kicked off 2018 -- with the hope that there will be changes ahead.
Abhisit-Chaturon: Bracing for political tumult
Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/01/2018
» Concerns are rife whether the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) will abide by the roadmap to election this year after it issued an order requiring party members to confirm their membership and pay fees by May.
Local body polls likely in May-July
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2018
» Elections for local administrative organisations (LAOs) are likely to be organised from May to July, according to the Department of Local Administration (DLA).
Srisuwan snaps at PM's puppy gifts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/01/2018
» Anti-corruption activist Srisuwan Janya says he will let Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha know the Year of the Dog is almost here by filing a complaint against him for giving expensive puppies as gifts to two senior cabinet members.