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Prayut insists 20-year plan here to stay
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 28/09/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has leapt to the defence of the government's 20-year national strategy, saying he would not let any politicians scrap the plan that is designed to direct the country's long-term development over the next two decades.
Thaksin will escape jail term
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 25/09/2018
» Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will no longer be liable to serve the two-year jail sentence handed down 10 years ago in the Ratchadaphisek land case once the statute of limitations expires on Oct 21, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam admitted on Tuesday.
Graft-busting student recruited by anti-corruption office
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 31/08/2018
» The university student who exposed nationwide embezzlement in the distribution of financial aid for the destitute has accepted the offer of a job at the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission’s Khon Kaen office.
NCPO to allow parties limited political activities
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 28/08/2018
» The National Council for Peace and Order has approved the partial lifting of the ban on political activities, with an official announcement to be issued shortly, NCPO deputy chief Gen Tanasak Patimapragorn said on Tuesday.
Government to 'protect' cave story
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 27/07/2018
» A "creative media" committee, led by the culture minister, is set to be appointed to screen projects to recollect the story of the 13 Wild Boar footballers in the flooded Tham Luang cave.
Panel on cards to vet film projects
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 20/07/2018
» A national committee is likely to be set up to review any film projects involving the 13 Wild Boars and their cave ordeal, Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said on Thursday.
PM seeks help over Doi Suthep protest heat
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 01/05/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked state agencies to help come up with a solution to the judicial housing controversy, as legal experts agreed that demolishing the houses would be against the law.
Prayut threat to sue MP is 'self-defence'
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 26/04/2018
» The threat of a lawsuit against former Democrat MP Watchara Phetthong by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is an act of self-defence against a baseless claim the politician made, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Why the contempt?
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 23/02/2018
» Thailand scored poorly in the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) because of its political system, a lack of transparency concerning government officials, compromised press freedom and a low level of public participation in national affairs, observers said.