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Thai embassy curbs visas amid conscription exodus
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/02/2024
» The Thai embassy in Myanmar has decided to curb the increasing number of visa applications to deal with an influx of Myanmar citizens fleeing into Thailand to avoid mandatory military service in April.
Thaksin case leaves stain
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2024
» Finally, convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has never stayed even a night in jail since returning from self-imposed exile in August, is to gain his freedom when he is discharged on parole, probably today.
Court dismisses Daruma sushi fraud case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/02/2024
» The Criminal Court on Friday dismissed a high-profile fraud case brought by customers and investors against the Daruma Sushi Japanese buffet restaurant chain.
Police question Srisuwan’s wife about payments
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/02/2024
» The wife of prolific petitioner Srisuwan Janya on Thursday reported to police to acknowledge charges related to the attempted extortion case against her husband.
Thaksin’s release ‘could lead to 2-PM problem’
Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2024
» If former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra leaves hospital the moment his parole takes effect this weekend, public suspicion will grow about whether he was ever really ill, opposition leader Chaithawat Tulathon said on Thursday.
BMA eyes first Green Line debt payment
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/02/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administrative (BMA) will notify the Interior Ministry regarding an extra budget for the first tranche of debt, worth over 23 billion baht, owed to the Green Line electric rail service operator.
Motorcade protest duo arrested
Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2024
» Police on Tuesday arrested monarchy-reform activists Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon and Natthanon “Frank” Chaimahabud on charges of sedition and related offences for allegedly attempting to interrupt a royal motorcade on Feb 4.
Scandal-hit Daihatsu execs to step down
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2024
» TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday both the president and chairman of its small-car unit Daihatsu Motor would step down following revelations of misconduct related to rigged collision safety tests.
Thaksin's parole confirmed, for release this weekend
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/02/2024
» Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be paroled this coming weekend because he is old and seriously ill, Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong confirmed on Tuesday.
Hands off our parks!
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/02/2024
» The latest attempt by the government to carve out 260,000 rai of Sor Por Kor land plots out of Thap Lan National Park has sparked concerns about the potential misuse of national resources to fulfil the administration's populist promise to hand out land to local villagers.