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The perils of censorship
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/09/2024
» Less than two weeks into office, the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government is being questioned about its sincerity and commitment to academic freedom.
Eight more charged in 2004 Tak Bai massacre
Published on 18/09/2024
» Thai authorities will prosecute eight more former security personnel over their roles in the Tak Bai crackdown two decades ago, when 78 protesters suffocated or were crushed to death when crammed into army trucks, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said on Wednesday.
Let's see what the ladies can do
Roger Crutchley, Published on 15/09/2024
» It was interesting to note the new Thai cabinet includes eight women which is a record for the Kingdom. This seems to be part of a trend as the recently formed British government features 11 female cabinet members.
Senator raises hackles with call to curb social media
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/09/2024
» Senator Keskamol Pleansamai has caused a stir by proposing that a regulatory body be established to monitor social media content and that legal action be taken against those responsible for any harmful or illegal content.
Passengers in Hong Kong complain about poor service after Cathay Pacific cancels 48 flights
Published on 03/09/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong passengers affected by Cathay Pacific Airways' flight cancellations complained about poor customer service and confusion, even as the flag carrier's check-in counters operated as usual on Tuesday morning.
Govt faces reshuffle risk
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/09/2024
» The upcoming annual military reshuffle is being watched by political pundits and society because it will happen during the tenure of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a daughter of former PM Thaksin and a niece of former PM Yingluck.
Norwegian princess marries American guru
Published on 31/08/2024
» OSLO - Princess Martha Louise of Norway married her long-time partner, American spiritual guru Durek Verrett, on Saturday in a ceremony attended by the Norwegian king and other royalty but marked by what critics saw as commercialisation of the event.
Six bogus doctors arrested in clinic raids
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/08/2024
» Six bogus doctors and the owner of a clinic have been arrested during raids on unregistered medical and cosmetic clinics in three provinces, authorities said on Wednesday.
Senator’s bid to target outspoken judge shot down
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/08/2024
» Senator Nantana Nantavaropas has been thwarted in her attempt to seek a debate on the conduct of a Constitutional Court judge who made widely criticised remarks recently about the dissolution of the Move Forward Party.
Train plan needs detail
News, Editorial, Published on 26/08/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has floated an idea for the government to take over private electric train projects in the country and set a flat fare of 20 baht across all routes, a plan which aligns with a Pheu Thai Party campaign promise.