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Army defends "creepy" doll
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/12/2017
» The military has come out in defence of its new mascot Nong Kiao Koi, denying it cost millions of baht.
Govt defends 'Nong Kiao Koi' social unity mascot
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/12/2017
» The military has come out in quick defence of its new reconciliation mascot Nong Kiao Koi, denying it cost millions of baht, in the face of social media comment the girl-like doll had a "creepy" face and expensive price tag.
Thai Asean pillar Surin dead at 68
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2017
» Prominent local and international figures and organisations have expressed condolences and paid tribute to former Asean secretary-general Surin Pitsuwan who died on Thursday at 68 after a sudden heart attack.
Pope preaches forgiveness in first Mass in Myanmar
Associated Press, Published on 29/11/2017
» YANGON: Pope Francis urged Myanmar's long-suffering ethnic minorities to resist the temptation to exact revenge for the hurt they have endured, preaching a message of forgiveness Wednesday to a huge crowd in his first public Mass in the predominantly Buddhist nation.
Parties are warming to unity theme, says Anek
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2017
» Political parties have shown signs of willingness to reconcile as no party has ruled out joining a coalition with any other party, says Anek Laotamatas, chairman of a committee on political reform.
Key parties won't rule out alliance
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/11/2017
» Key members of the Democrat and Pheu Thai parties have not ruled out the possibility of the two parties joining hands to prevent a non-elected prime minister from coming to power after the next general election.
Abhisit evangelises on ethics
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/11/2017
» Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva called on the political reform committee to prioritise its reform blueprint on Wednesday, saying a set of rules governing the ethical behaviour of politicians is needed before the next elections.
Singapore's Asean chair: think new and big
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 21/11/2017
» Singapore's chairmanship of Asean started long before the city state's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong received the baton from Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte last week in Manila. Singapore wants to ensure the external environment under its helm will be conducive to promoting Asean centrality and regional stability as well as prosperity.
Anek upbeat on political reform
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/11/2017
» With the first draft expected to be wrapped up by the end of the year, the political reform blueprint will yield substantial results within five years, said Anek Laothamatas, chairman of the reform panel on politics.
Cabinet rejig is govt's 'last chance to inspire'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/11/2017
» The pending cabinet reshuffle is the last chance for the regime to prove whether it can gain further public support, political experts say.