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Torture law must pass
News, Editorial, Published on 17/12/2018
» This week the junta-appointed National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will begin winding up business for the year. On the schedule for Thursday is the reading of a bill that is long overdue. If passed -- and it must -- it will officially bar government and security forces from using torture and enforced disappearance. It is shocking, this far into the 21st century, that a civilised nation has never prohibited these odious practices.
Domestic flight pass considered
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/02/2021
» The government may offer a subsidy for an unlimited travel pass to people who buy domestic air tickets in advance to help struggling airlines in Thailand.
Three Pagodas pass closed
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 14/06/2021
» KANCHANABURI: The Three Pagodas border pass has been closed for two weeks from Monday after more Covid-19 infections were detected at the border with Myanmar.
Torture, disappearance bills pass
News, Akarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/09/2021
» Four long-awaited bills on torture and forced disappearances sailed through the House of Representatives on Thursday.
Thailand Pass needs fixing
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/11/2021
» Hours after Digital Economy and Society Minister, Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, assured the public that every bug that crippled the Thailand Pass system had been fixed, several prospective travellers still found themselves frustrated with the process.
Pass the smell test
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/05/2022
» Re: "Waste-to-energy plant shut as locals gripe over foul smell", (BP, May 2).
Pass cannabis controls now
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/01/2023
» Since December, MPs have been working on getting the long-awaited cannabis and hemp control bill to pass its second reading. This push is a breath of fresh air not only for patients and medical practitioners but also investors looking to export cannabis as a cash crop.
Global virus deaths pass 150,000
AFP, Published on 18/04/2020
» WASHINGTON: Coronavirus deaths have surged past 150,000 worldwide with nearly a quarter of them in the United States, where President Donald Trump lent his support to protesters rallying against lockdown orders.
Traders urge pass re-opening
News, Published on 11/05/2020
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Business operators in this lower Central province have called for the government to reopen the Singkhon border pass with Myanmar, saying its closure has affected the province's trade and investment.
India virus deaths pass 100,000
AFP, Published on 03/10/2020
» NEW DELHI - Deaths from the novel coronavirus in India passed 100,000 on Saturday, official data showed as the pandemic continued to rage across the world's second most populous country.