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Asean, Australia summit ends with rebukes against protectionism
Published on 18/03/2018
» SYDNEY: The leaders of Australia and Singapore closed a regional summit on Sunday with a stand against against protectionism, arguing in favour of multi-nation trade deals as fears mount that US plans for new tariffs could stoke a global trade war.
US slaps 'heaviest' sanctions on N.Korea
Kyodo News, Published on 24/02/2018
» WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday sanctioned 56 vessels, shipping companies and trade businesses linked to North Korea in what President Donald Trump called the "heaviest" sanctions ever imposed on the country.
Poll delay likely after panel tweaks bill
Online Reporters, Published on 19/01/2018
» The general election could be delayed to February 2019 now that the panel vetting the organic law on the election of MPs has changed its effective date.
Warrants out for 14 suspects in bus arson
News, Published on 19/01/2018
» The Yala provincial court has approved warrants for the arrests for 14 suspects believed to be involved in the torching of a passenger bus in Yala on Dec 17, said a source.
Homes for the elderly 'in dire state'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/01/2018
» Bangkok's two main state-run facilities for the elderly are in dire need of funding and staff and must be upgraded, the Bangkok city council was told yesterday.
20 countries consider more North Korea sanctions
Reuters, Published on 18/01/2018
» VANCOUVER: Twenty nations including Thailand agreed on Tuesday to consider tougher sanctions to press North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned Pyongyang it could trigger a military response if it did not choose negotiations.
PM to review S44 orders, search for 'Thai democracy'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha vowed Tuesday to look into a civic network's call to annul 35 orders and announcements issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) that allegedly violate the rights of the public and infringe on the judicial process.
Activists want 35 orders from NCPO axed
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 16/01/2018
» Activist groups are inviting people to sign a petition calling for the annulment of 35 orders and announcements issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) which they claim violate people's rights.
Thailand at Canada meeting to tighten N.Korea net
Published on 16/01/2018
» VANCOUVER: A top-level meeting on kerbing North Korea's nuclear ambitions will focus in part on how to ensure countries fully implement all the sanctions imposed on the reclusive state, a Canadian government source said on Monday.
Activists launch campaign to 'disarm' NCPO
Online Reporters, Published on 15/01/2018
» Activist groups are inviting people to sign a petition calling for the annulment of 35 orders issued by the National Council for Peace and Order they say violate people's rights.