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Drug policies ‘drive mass detention’
Post Reporters, Published on 21/12/2024
» GENEVA - Punitive drug policies have driven mass incarceration and grave human rights violations, says the Global Commission on Drug Policy in a new report.
DRA seeks Unesco seal for revered monk
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/09/2023
» The Department of Religious Affairs (DRA) will set up a working committee to propose that the monastic Kru Ba Sri Wichai be added to Unesco's eminent personalities list to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his birth.
Govt eyes Unesco spot for late King
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/06/2023
» The government on Tuesday approved an Education Ministry proposal to submit the name of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great (Rama IX) to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) for listing among the world's eminent personalities.
Panel seeks Unesco listing for late king
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2023
» The Education Ministry has set up a committee tasked with collecting all of the papers Unesco would require to add His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great to the list of the world's eminent personalities, in line with the centennial anniversary of the late monarch's birth in 2027.
Temple tour ends with peace pledge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/11/2022
» US Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday met Supreme Patriarch Somdet Phra Ariyavongsagatanana at historic Wat Ratchabophit in Bangkok, where they discussed the promotion of social harmony and achieving sustainable economic development in the region and beyond.
Hopes for UN nod on late king's 100th
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/10/2022
» The Education Ministry will next year ask the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) to add Thailand's beloved monarch, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, to the list of the world's eminent personalities.
Govt hopes to pass key bills in 120 days: DPM
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2022
» The government is gearing up to deliberate several key bills, which include the Budget Bill, amendments to two organic laws and a planned censure debate, when parliament convenes next month.
Unesco honours late royal, scholar
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2021
» Unesco has added Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana as well as the renowned writer and scholar Phraya Sisunthonwohan to its prestigious list of Eminent Personalities of the World.
PM set to ink vaccine deal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2020
» An advance contract to acquire a Covid-19 vaccine that can be produced locally will be signed today, marking the next step forward in the battle against the virus, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday.
Mass meditation to honour Luang Pu Mun
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/01/2020
» Buddhists have been invited to join mass meditation ceremonies countrywide to mark the 150th birthday of Phra Ajarn Mun Bhuridatta Mahathera, who was named by Unesco as one its world Eminent Personalities for his contributions to promoting peace.