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Panel votes for chemical ban
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/10/2019
» A four-party committee has unanimously voted for a ban on the use of three toxic farming chemicals, heaping pressure on the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC), which has resisted an outright ban, to follow suit.
List seat saga 'may drag on'
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 17/04/2019
» A former member of the Election Commission (EC) that is overseeing the March 24 poll voiced concern on Tuesday that a controversy over the way party-list seats are calculated and allocated would drag on with no clear solution even though the matter has been referred to the Constitutional Court.
Doubts cast on May 9th poll results
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 12/04/2019
» The Election Commission's (EC) May 9 schedule to announce official poll results has been thrown into doubt after the agency on Thursday decided to ask the Constitutional Court to rule on the legality of its method of calculating and allocating party-list seats to clear growing confusion about the issue.
Poll chiefs feel the heat
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 09/04/2019
» The embattled Election Commission (EC) is expected to face two potentially serious petitions on Tuesday with one calling for the nullification of the March 24 poll and the other demanding the impeachment of its seven members for alleged malfeasance in its handling of the election.
Bans set to hit air polluters
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 20/11/2018
» Construction sites in Bangkok found to be a source of severe air pollution could be ordered to halt work until the problem is resolved, according to Environment Minister Gen Surasak Kanjanarat.
Campaigns 'must follow rules' says PM
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 07/06/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Wednesday shrugged off growing calls for the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to lift a ban on political activities, hinting the government was unlikely to let election campaigns proceed freely.
Prawit vows February election
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 01/06/2018
» The general election will be held in February next year and there will be no further delays, according to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
Uproar over Pattaya beach wastewater
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/05/2018
» The Pollution Control Department is preparing to inspect the wastewater being released by hotels and buildings in Pattaya after an outcry over photos shared online showing polluted water being released at Pattaya beach.
PACC finds blankets scam in Sing Buri
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 07/05/2018
» The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) said on Sunday that it detected a new case of suspected embezzlement of welfare funds meant for blanket procurement in Sing Buri.
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.