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Dhamma helps inmates accept fate
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 29/05/2022
» The Corrections Department has invited Phra Khru Phawana Viriyawat, the abbot of Wat Phutthaphot Hariphunchai in Lamphun, to teach dhamma to death-row inmates to help them accept their destiny.
Dept strikes down killer's parole plea
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 18/03/2022
» The Department of Corrections on Thursday confirmed that it has not granted parole to Polkrit Wiset, a former army sergeant who is serving a 33-year sentence for the murder of Ploypailin Palipol, saying the killer has not shown any remorse for his actions.
Minister: Killer driver qualified for parole
King-oua Laohong, Published on 03/09/2020
» Killer driver Janepob Veeraporn is entitled to seek parole but if victims' families oppose it, officials will take it into consideration, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Thursday.
DSI raids importer over smuggled beef
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 11/07/2020
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) yesterday raided a company in Ayutthaya province for allegedly importing illegal beef worth an estimated 100 million baht over the past six years.
Jailhouse rock in Ayutthaya
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 27/04/2019
» An acoustic band has been keeping customers entertained at a coffee shop in Ayutthaya, the former Thai capital, but people's fascination with this unique eatery isn't limited to its cakes, or the songs the band play.
Welcome to the Holy Pond
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 06/04/2019
» At a temple in Sing Buri about 150 kilometres north of Bangkok, worshippers carry buckets of water which they then pour into a sacred pond to fulfil their vows after their wishes have come true.
Calls mount to amend LGBTI bill
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 23/11/2018
» Calls have been made to amend a draft bill on civil partnerships for same-sex couples to allow them to gain financial benefits, adopt children and terminate their partnership registrations under certain conditions, according to the Justice Ministry.
Opinion split on civil union bill
King-oua Laohong, Published on 12/11/2018
» A draft bill on civil partnerships for same-sex couples drew mixed reactions from people who attended the Bangkok public hearing on the proposed legislation on Monday.
Hearings start for same-sex marriage bill
King-oua Laohong, Published on 12/11/2018
» The Justice Ministry has started public hearings on the same-sex marriage bill to be submitted to the cabinet this month and its online survey has found no direct objection.
Bill gives hope to gay couples
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 06/11/2018
» Public hearings regarding a civil partnership bill for same-sex couples will be held from Nov 12-16 in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya and Songkhla, the Rights and Liberties Protection Department (RLPD) said Monday.