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Irate Prawit defends watches, refuses to resign
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/01/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon claimed Tuesday that "all" 24 luxury watches belong to his friends, and said he will resign from the cabinet only if the national graft-busting agency decides there are sufficient grounds to pursue a case against him.
Malaysia, Singapore push ahead with train projects
Published on 16/01/2018
» SINGAPORE: Singapore and Malaysia vowed on Tuesday to push ahead with two ambitious rail projects linking the two countries as Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak played down political uncertainty ahead of a general election to be held this year.
Activists want 35 orders from NCPO axed
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 16/01/2018
» Activist groups are inviting people to sign a petition calling for the annulment of 35 orders and announcements issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) which they claim violate people's rights.
Critics pan move to allow entertainment during election campaigns
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/01/2018
» An idea floated to allow MP candidates to sponsor entertainment events during election campaigns has been slammed for going against the grain of reform by giving unfair advantages to large political parties.
Flashy Prawit risks tainting PM's image, says Abhisit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/01/2018
» The luxury wristwatch scandal embroiling Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is undermining the credibility of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, says the Democrat leader.
Philippine news website's licence revoked after Duterte threat
AFP, Published on 15/01/2018
» The Philippine government has revoked the operating licence of leading news website Rappler, officials said Monday in a ruling denounced by President Rodrigo Duterte's critics as another blow to press freedom.
Activists launch campaign to 'disarm' NCPO
Online Reporters, Published on 15/01/2018
» Activist groups are inviting people to sign a petition calling for the annulment of 35 orders issued by the National Council for Peace and Order they say violate people's rights.
PM's bid to help Mae Hong Son's plight
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to visit Mae Hong Son on Wednesday on an "inspection" trip, government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said yesterday.
Minimum wage hike sounded out
Business, Published on 15/01/2018
» To raise or not to raise the daily minimum wage is an uphill task being mulled by policymakers and employers across the business spectrum.
PM plots path to post-election power
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's New Year remark that he was a soldier-turned-politician may have surprised some but it was far from unexpected.