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'Peace walk' monk comes back home
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 12/07/2019
» A Buddhist monk recently returned to Thailand after finishing a walk across America to promote world peace.
'Peace walk' monk returns to Thailand
Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 11/07/2019
» A Thai Buddhist monk recently returned to Thailand after finishing his walk across America to promote world peace.
Asean 'must not ignore' Rohingya
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 01/05/2018
» Rakhine is the most challenging issue for Myanmar, and Asean, including Thailand, should be more active to help solve the problem, Ye Htut, a former Myanmar Minister for Information and spokesperson for the president, said yesterday.
Asean aims for closer ties at special Sydney meet
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 17/03/2018
» While Australia has expressed its willingness to help enhance regional security and prosperity at the Asean-Australia Special Summit, Thailand expects the strategic partnership to turn a new page, according to deputy government spokesman Werachon Sukondhapatipak.
Judges, NACC feel job heat
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 13/03/2018
» Constitution Drafting Committee member Jade Donavanik suggested members of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Constitutional Court judges resign to avert potential credibility problems after the Constitutional Court last week affirmed the constitutionality of making exceptions to NACC member qualifications.
Isoc power boost 'not political'
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 08/01/2018
» The National Council for Peace and Order chief Prayut Chan-o-cha invoked his Section 44 powers to amend internal security legislation to set up the Internal Security Administration Committee on Nov 21 last year to help the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) deal with domestic threats.
Academics call for end to climate of fear
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 11/12/2017
» Instead of threatening to use harsh legal measures against social media users, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) should be creating a more relaxed atmosphere ahead of the country's return to democracy, an academic has said.
ACT boss eyes end to tea time
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 11/12/2017
» Despite new methods of corruption, persistent calls for money among government officials and doubts surrounding some of those in power, Mana Nimitmongkol, secretary-general of the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT), says the environment for fighting corruption in Thailand has improved.
Trump 'reached out' to Prayut at White House meet
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 16/10/2017
» Thailand did not struggle for the global superpower to accept Thailand's junta, says deputy government spokesman Werachon Sukondhapatipak.
'Democratic backsliding' takes root
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 03/09/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR - As Thailand transitions towards a democracy, it is critical to keep in mind that not only the elections but the government itself must meet citizens' expectations for leadership, security and socioeconomic development, a democratic expert said.