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200 Thai tourists stranded after quake
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 30/07/2018
» Indonesian authorities are rescuing hundreds of tourists, including 200 Thais, stranded at Mount Rinjani National Park, a famous tourist destination in Lambok, Indonesia, after it was hit by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake in the morning which left at least 14 people killed and 40 injured.
Prayut chases Bhutan deals
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 19/07/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha begins his two-day visit to Bhutan Thursday to strengthen bilateral relations in trade, investment, public health, and tourism; and reiterate Thailand's willingness to advance sustainable development cooperation with the Himalayan kingdom.
Reset policy a ploy to cripple rights bodies, critics say
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 16/07/2018
» The government has used the reset policy in the organic laws on constitutional organisations to undermine the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Election Commission (EC), say critics.
Media behaviour comes under fire
Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 10/07/2018
» In the race to be the first to get their hands on news and photos of the operation to extract 12 boys and their coach from Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district, some media crossed the line in their attempts to obtain information.
Acmecs fund aims for end of this year
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 17/06/2018
» The Acmecs fund will be established by the end of this year and Thailand will contribute a sum of seed funding, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced after the end of the 8th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (Amecs) summit in Bangkok yesterday.
Followers' faith in busted monk strong as ever
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 10/06/2018
» Frequent visitors to Wat Sam Phraya and disciples of former abbot Phra Phrom Dilok still believe in the innocence of the former abbot even though he has been charged with temple fund embezzlement.
Anek coy over support for Prayut return
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/06/2018
» The Action Coalition for Thailand (ACT) is set to hold its inaugural meeting on Sunday but prominent member Anek Laothamatas is remaining cautious as to whether it will support Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as an outsider prime minister after the general election.
Child welfare payments receive a boost
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 29/05/2018
» The cabinet has approved a Ministry of Labour proposal to increase monthly child support grants from 400 baht to 600 baht per child for those insured under the Social Security Office (SSO), says government spokesperson Sansern Kaewkamnerd.
Startups get a boost with new official website
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 21/05/2018
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has launched "startupthailand.org", a revamped version of its former website aimed at becoming a hub for Thai startups and fostering growth in the Thai startup ecosystem.
Acmecs summit meet to forge ties
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 18/05/2018
» Thailand will next month host the 8th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (Acmecs) summit to discuss ways to increase economic competitiveness along the borders of five member countries.