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Critics pile pressure on new PM
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/08/2024
» Critics have vowed to scrutinise Pheu Thai's digital wallet scheme, as well as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over her shares in a company which bought a controversial monastic plot in Pathum Thani, which houses Alpine Golf Club and a residential complex.
Govt to solve Prachin Buri wage woes
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 19/08/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan has ordered ministry officials to deal with a Chinese company in Prachin Buri that failed to pay the wages of more than 700 foreign workers in the past two months, a spokesman said.
Back to square one?
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2024
» After the Constitutional Court brought an end to the government of Prime Minster Srettha Thavisin, the House of Representatives voted for Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Pheu Thai Party's leader and daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, to take the role just two days later.
Caution urged as Thai cabinet takes shape
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» Newly-elected Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin, says she will form the government as quickly as possible, though officials are likely to act with caution in vetting any members of her cabinet line-up.
Protect forests, not profits
Editorial, Published on 18/08/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is drafting regulations for millions of villagers who have been living "illegally" in national parks. While the move is much needed, these regulations may violate human rights, and do a disservice to conservation efforts.
Police probe UAE trafficking ring after rescue
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/08/2024
» Authorities will expand their investigation into a suspected human trafficking ring following the rescue of a 21-year-old Thai woman who was lured to the United Arab Emirates for work and then forced into the sex trade.
How Ukraine caught Russia off-guard
Published on 17/08/2024
» In the hours before Ukrainian soldiers stormed across Russia’s western border, there was no sign from Moscow that anything was amiss.
US officials meet with Myanmar opposition
Published on 17/08/2024
» WASHINGTON - US officials met virtually with members of Myanmar’s opposition movement on Friday and pledged to expand direct support to help a transition to civilian government, while agreeing on the need to maintain pressure on the military junta, the State Department said.
China, Vietnam eye boost to rail links as top leaders meet
Published on 16/08/2024
» HANOI - Rail links will be high on the agenda when Vietnam's newly appointed leader To Lam travels to China to meet President Xi Jinping next week, officials said, as the neighbours seek to boost trade.
Government demands chat regarding Chinese imports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/08/2024
» The government is preparing to invite key e-commerce platform operators for a talk on the impact of low-cost imported products from China into Thailand, says caretaker Industry Minister Pimphattra Wichaikul.