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Probe into pilfered fund for disabled
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 20/09/2018
» Labour Minister Adul Sangsingkeo is looking into alleged irregularities in the spending of state funds granted to an employment promotion programme for people with disabilities that caused losses of up to 1.5 billion baht a year.
Police stand their ground on female ban
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 10/09/2018
» Terminating the recruitment of female cadets is a step backward for gender equality, say critics, but the police are standing their ground on the policy and insist that despite the move, the role of women in the police force will not be phased out.
Villages reject Thai Niyom money
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 24/07/2018
» Almost 1,500 villages have turned down the grants under the state-funded Thai Niyom Yangyuen (Sustainable Thainess) programme, insisting they have no need for the money, according to a source at the Interior Ministry.
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.
Army aims to buy six new choppers
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 13/06/2018
» The army plans to buy six more attack helicopters to replace three of its Cobra helicopters which will be decommissioned in two years time following almost 30 years of service, Maj Gen Weerayuth Intaworn, the director of the Army Aviation Centre (AAC), announced on Tuesday.
Attempted murder rap for Facebook streamer
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 24/04/2018
» Police have brought four charges, including attempted murder and drug use, against a man who brutally attacked his girlfriend and broadcast it live on his Facebook page on Sunday evening.
Live-streaming attacker high on meth, say police
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 23/04/2018
» A man whose vicious attack on his girlfriend was broadcast live on his Facebook page on Sunday evening was high on methamphetamine, or yaba, at the time, according to police.
PM calls for end to 'sex tourism image'
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 28/02/2018
» Thailand has to change its image as a sex tourism destination, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday.
Zero chance of zero interference
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 02/01/2018
» A police reform proposal to have investigators work without the interference of powerful bosses has been met with criticism that such a plan is not practicable.