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Gifts from Thai kings to US going on show
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 09/02/2018
» A golden cigarette case that King Rama VIII gave to former US president Franklin Roosevelt in 1945 to convey a covert message to Washington will serve among the highlights of an exhibition of royal gifts next month.
From pillar to polls
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 08/02/2018
» Despite being under pressure in the capital and elsewhere, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha seemed to enjoy his "non-electioneering" trip to Trat and Chanthaburi where he was greeted warmly by people who came out to welcome him.
Farmers want bargaining power over middlemen to bear fruit
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 06/02/2018
» Chanthaburi: Fruit producers are hoping a government plan to promote the province as world "mega-city" for fruit will help them have more bargaining power over middlemen.
Investors eyed for green growth
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/02/2018
» The new five-year Environment Agenda focusing on filling investment gaps for green growth in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), has been endorsed by environment ministers from the subregion.
Journo chief urges war on ‘fake news’
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 27/01/2018
» Thepchai Yong, the newly appointed president of the Confederation of Asean Journalists (CAJ), has urged reporters in the region to unite with media professions worldwide to fight “fake news”.
Groups seek to make Bangkok 'walkable'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 22/01/2018
» Turning Bangkok into a "walkable city" -- one in which people travel by foot, bicycle or public transportation -- will increase the well-being of its inhabitants, said Pornsan Vichienpradit, deputy director of the Urban Design and Development Centre.
Smart Visas to start next month offering 4-year stays
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 17/01/2018
» The government is introducing a four-year visa next month for professionals called a "Smart Visa" to attract foreign experts and high-level executives to work in the country, the cabinet announced yesterday.
Wide input needed for the 'rule of law'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 12/01/2018
» Participation from every sector in society is crucial for advancing the rule of law, says David Kennedy, Faculty Director of the Institute for Global Law and Policy at Harvard Law School.
Bill grants leaseholders more rights
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 10/01/2018
» The cabinet approved a new bill Tuesday granting more rights to leaseholders who own land title deeds or condominiums.
Don't detest politics, PM tells youth
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 09/01/2018
» Young people should not detest politics, as Thailand needs a young generation of politicians to replace the old ones, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday told a group of young award recipients yesterday.