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PM Srettha’s rift with Bank of Thailand seen spooking markets
Published on 06/10/2023
» The photo-op was meant to project an image of unity: The new prime minister and his central bank governor engaged in a working lunch at the palatial government office in Bangkok.
An alarming rise in childhood obesity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/10/2023
» According to the Ministry of Public Health, the number of obese children in Thailand has increased as of February this year. Around 13% of children aged between six and 14 fall victim to obesity while an estimated 13% of adolescents aged 15 to 18 suffer from the disease. Meanwhile, the percentage of obese children has risen from 4-5% to 9-10% for those below the age of five.
I don't want revenge, insists 'Big Joke'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/09/2023
» Deputy national police chief, Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn, says he does not want revenge on several senior officers for their actions against him, despite his holding secret information that he says could spell their doom.
Visitors face ruins climb ban
News, Published on 27/09/2023
» PHETCHABUN: Visitors may soon be prohibited from climbing Khao Klang Nok, pyramidal ruins inside Si Thep Historical Park, amid concerns by local people who see it as inappropriate and view the ruins as sacred.
Visitors may be banned from climbing Khao Klang Nok ruins
Published on 26/09/2023
» PHETCHABUN: Visitors may soon be prohibited from climbing Khao Klang Nok, pyramidal ruins inside Si Thep Historical Park, amid concerns by local people who see it as inapproriate and view the ruins as sacred.
Ex-MP Pannika given lifetime political ban
Published on 20/09/2023
» The Supreme Court has banned former Move Forward Party MP Pannika Wanich from politics for life in connection with a picture deemed disrespectful to the monarchy that she posted online 13 years ago.
Senate must walk its talk
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/09/2023
» This month, the Senate faces a challenge as it votes on ethical probes against accused members of its own chamber. It is hoped that the Upper House will display the high ethical standards they demanded in selecting prime ministerial candidates. Yet, the senators' votes in two inquiry cases may still raise a few eyebrows.
Airline price war unlikely amid high operational costs
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2023
» Airlines in Thailand are not expected to start another price war in the near future, while the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) plans to maintain ceiling ticket prices despite higher operational costs.
British republican to sue over coronation arrest
AFP, Published on 12/09/2023
» LONDON - The head of the UK anti-monarchy group Republic said on Tuesday he was suing police for wrongful arrest before the coronation of King Charles III.
Pichet weighs in on doggie bag dispute
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2023
» There is no regulation against MPs taking away leftover food after a meeting in parliament, a move that helps reduce food waste, according to Deputy House Speaker Pichet Chuamuangphan in an announcement released following a dispute over the matter on social media.