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New out-of-prison detention rules defended
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/08/2024
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has defended a new regulation that allows convicts to be detained outside of prison, amid concerns that it might benefit convicted former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
New Thai cabinet line-up to be finalised 'by the end of the week'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/08/2024
» The line-up of the new cabinet is expected to be drawn up by the end of the week, said Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, saying the government will immediately get to work after announcing its policy statement before parliament next month.
Thaksin reclaims political centre stage
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/08/2024
» As the Pheu Thai Party was busy forming a new cabinet, Thaksin Shinawatra re-consolidated his power in the blink of an eye. Few, if any, political observers would have imagined this phenomenon in almost two decades of colour-coded politics that saw Thaksin, for much of that time, living in self-imposed exile.
PM calls for strict vetting
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/08/2024
» Thorough background checks will be conducted on candidates for cabinet posts to ensure they meet requirements stipulated by law and avoid any legal wrangling that could land the new government in trouble, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
Critics pile pressure on new PM
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/08/2024
» Critics have vowed to scrutinise Pheu Thai's digital wallet scheme, as well as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over her shares in a company which bought a controversial monastic plot in Pathum Thani, which houses Alpine Golf Club and a residential complex.
Move Forward-backed pick loses provincial election
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/08/2024
» A candidate backed by former deputy House speaker and ex-Move Forward Party (MFP) member Padipat Santipada suffered a defeat in Phitsanulok's provincial administration organisation (PAO) chairman election on Sunday.
Police seize B10m vaping hardware in Chiang Mai
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/08/2024
» Police seized over 30,000 items of vaping hardware worth ten million baht after a raid at a storehouse in Chiang Mai, Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) reported on Monday.
Ageing society a boost for care industry
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/08/2024
» The country's ageing society is helping the elderly care industry to thrive, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Hong Kong gangsters arrested at airport for heroin smuggling
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/08/2024
» Four Hong Kong nationals were arrested while smuggling 14kg of heroin packed in candy boxes at Suvarnabhumi airport, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) reported on Friday.
Thai govt finalises casino legalisation bill
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/08/2024
» The government is pressing ahead with a bill to allow casinos to operate legally within entertainment complexes in the country.