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Academics confident poll will proceed as planned
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 23/02/2019
» Political scientists yesterday expressed confidence that the March 24 general election would proceed as planned after concerns grew over army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong's strong outbursts against proposed defence budget cuts by political parties.
Tweet any poll mischief, voters urged
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 04/02/2019
» An election watchdog group called the Free Fair & Fruition Election (FFFE) has urged voters to be vigilant on social media by sharing stories and photos if they find any irregularities ahead of the general election.
Asean backs Rohingya return
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 19/01/2019
» Chiang Mai: Foreign ministers from the 10 Southeast Asian Nations yesterday pledged to continue providing humanitarian assistance to Myanmar over the Rohingya crisis and called for the repatriation process to take place as soon as possible.
Kids caught in vicious cycle of violence
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 21/11/2018
» Three out of five children aged 1-14 years in Thailand have experienced some form of emotional violence and over half have been subjected to physical punishment, while 4% have endured severe disciplinary maltreatment by family members, according to the latest research by the World Vision Foundation of Thailand (WVFT).
Date clash won't matter, says Udom
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 29/10/2018
» Education Deputy Minister Udom Kachintorn has guaranteed that 450,000 eligible student voters affected by the potential clash of dates between the general election, the General Aptitude Test (GAT), and the Professional and Academic Aptitude Test (PAT), which determine university enrolment, will be able to cast their ballots.
Bid to retrieve dead sailor
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 17/09/2018
» The Labour Rights Promotion Network Foundation (LPN), an NGO set up to tackle rights abuses of workers, on Sunday launched a fundraising campaign called "Bring our crewman home" to help the family of Somkiat Srimuangkho, a Thai fisherman who was tricked into illegally working on a fishing boat in Indonesia and died on the remote island of Benjina.
Cave boys claim life remains the same
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 07/09/2018
» Life for the Tham Luang cave survivors has returned back to normal, they revealed yesterday during a "meet the press" session in Bangkok.
Scrap conduct code, says Student Union
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 01/09/2018
» The Student Union asked the Education Ministry yesterday to scrap its draft on the students' code of conduct, which will introduce a ban on public gatherings and put an end to "inappropriate" public displays of affection or causing a public nuisance.
Migrants are still slow to register births
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 24/08/2018
» Three-quarters of babies born to migrant workers in Thailand are not legally registered. A lack of birth certificates hinders their access to basic education and healthcare, says the World Vision Foundation of Thailand (WVFT).
Refugee kids 'held in squalor'
Spectrum, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 08/07/2018
» Significant trauma is being experienced by refugee children being held in Thailand's squalid immigration detention centres (IDCs), claims a new report from Save the Children, a non-governmental organisation that promotes children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries.