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Stop bickering and start working, anti-corruption panel told
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 02/02/2020
» Members of the House Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Committee should stop their constant bickering and start doing their job, critics say.
Cultural festival to honour King
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 21/05/2019
» Starting from Wednesday, the government will hold a week of cultural and arts performances, known as a Mahorasop Sompoch, in Bangkok and other provinces to celebrate the coronation of King Rama X.
Parents seek justice for 'gifted' special needs student after college set-back
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 12/05/2019
» The parents of an 18-year-old student with Down Syndrome -- who was denied admission by Mahidol University's College of Music -- have submitted petitions to the Education Ministry, the Council of University Presidents of Thailand, and the Mahidol University Council, demanding their son be admitted without discrimination.
Students fall victim in school row
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 27/01/2019
» A private school in Pathum Thani named Jutarat Wittaya School made headlines over the past week after seven students who hold its certificates were rejected by a vocational college from enrolling into their courses.
Three parties want to rewrite charter
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 15/06/2018
» Representatives from three political parties have put forward their plan to amend the current junta-sponsored 2017 constitution after the general election is held. However, the charter is written in such a way that change is almost impossible by following the normal process.
Social media, students roast accused poacher Premchai
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 14/02/2018
» Animal rights activists have vowed to follow up on the case of construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta, who was allegedly caught hunting exotic wildlife in a protected forest area in Kanchanaburi, to ensure his wealth does not give him a get-out-of-jail-free card in a country where powerful elites often escape justice.
Parting words to the condemned
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 13/02/2018
» 'No one is born evil or bad to the bone. There are just people making mistakes. I strongly believe that all people can change for the better, no matter who they are -- drug kingpins, notorious hitmen, thieves," says Phra Kru Srinonthawat, abbot of Wat Bang Phreak Tai, who has taught dharma to death row inmates for 27 years.
Top 5 education stories of the year
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 29/12/2017
» This year has passed by without much for the education system to celebrate. The Bangkok Post's Top 5 news stories on education reflect this scenario as we hope for more good news in 2018.
Defence to appeal Koh Tao verdicts
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 21/08/2017
» The defence in a case where two Myanmar nationals were convicted of the brutal murders of two British backpackers in Koh Tao in September 2014 will file their final appeal with the Supreme Court Monday.
Cybercrime act critics threaten court action
Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/12/2016
» Critics of the newly amended Computer Crime Act said in a forum in Bangkok on Sunday that if the broadened powers of the act are abused, they will immediately petition the Constitutional Court to seek changes.