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Cremation brings out the best in Thais
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 31/12/2017
» The night prior the ceremony, tens of thousands of Thais were eagerly waiting in a line that stretched as far as Sam Sen Road hundreds of metres away for a chance to participate in the historic moment.
More smoke than light in e-cigarette row
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 18/12/2017
» Electronic cigarettes, known as e-cigarettes, are back in the public eye following a series of police crackdowns on e-cigarettes which are illegal under Thai law.
Role model for those with no voice
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 18/12/2017
» When Pauline Ngarmpring opened up about her transformation from a male celebrity to a transgender woman in September, she expected neither acceptance nor a big impact on the LGBT community in Thailand.
Nordic social welfare 'doesn't suit Thailand'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 12/12/2017
» Instead of aiming to become a welfare state like Nordic countries, Thailand should focus on strengthening social welfare schemes, making them more inclusive and benefiting vulnerable groups, said Pichit Likitkijsomboon, a former economist at Thammasat University.
'Outsiders' play big role in peace process
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 07/12/2017
» Instead of leaving the peace process in the southern border provinces as a matter for affected locals only, Thais in all parts of the country should be involved, a seminar was told on Wednesday.
Report sheds light on Thai sex assaults
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 04/12/2017
» In Thailand and Vietnam, discriminatory attitudes and gender bias in the criminal justice process create barriers to justice that result in a high rate of failure in rape and sexual assault cases, a new UN report finds.
Help at hand for stranded Thais on eruption-hit Bali
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 29/11/2017
» A help desk has been set up to assist Thai tourists stranded on the Indonesian resort island of Bali after flights were cancelled because of a volcanic eruption.
Prayut threatens media outlets with strict cyber law
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 22/11/2017
» The Computer Crime Act will be rigorously enforced against online media that distort facts and disseminate "fake reports and hate speech", Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha threatened Tuesday.
Maritime to be focus of Myanmar meeting
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 19/11/2017
» Maritime environment, harmonisation of investment regulations and promoting people-centred growth will be main focus for Thailand to discuss in the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (Asem) that will kick off in Myanmar on Monday.
Growth 'vital for Asean success'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 17/11/2017
» Asean has high potential to build up regional prosperity and stability but, to be successful, the regional bloc needs robust internal growth, regional integration, and strong collective leadership, former Singapore premier Goh Chok Tong says.