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Response to graft cases criticised
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/12/2024
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has released a report on high-profile graft cases which it says have been a slight to the public while their impacts have also exacerbated poverty.
Cabinet okays raising foreign staff quota
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/12/2024
» The cabinet has approved in principle increasing the number of foreign workers at businesses to deal with the shortage.
Cabinet refuses to abolish capital punishment
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/12/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday rejected a proposal by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking to abolish the death penalty in Thailand, according to deputy government spokesman Kharom Polpornklang.
BMA probes falling beam on Rama IV
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt ordered suspension of demolition work at the Srifuengfung Building on Rama IV Road after a concrete beam fell from a crane and damaged three vehicles on Saturday.
Elections still too bloody
News, Editorial, Published on 16/12/2024
» The brutal assassination of Chaimet Sitsanitphong, a provincial council member, at the home of Soonthorn Vilawan, president of the Prachin Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO), has sent shockwaves across Thailand.
Illegal workers in Korea urged to sign up for amnesty
News, Published on 10/12/2024
» Thai workers who are staying illegally in South Korea have been urged to report to immigration authorities to take advantage of a voluntary return programme, which would exempt them from fines and other penalties.
23 Thais still in Syria, people rejoice as Assad flees
Bangkok Post and AFP, Published on 09/12/2024
» A number of Thai citizens in Syria have decided to stay in that country to evaluate the situation before deciding whether they would return home.
HRC term off to shaky start
News, Editorial, Published on 04/12/2024
» Winning a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) in October is one thing. But walking the line of good human rights protection seems to be a different issue for the Thai government, which starts its three-year term with the body on Jan 1.
Lawyer given another 2 years for lese-majeste
Online Reporters, Published on 03/12/2024
» The Criminal Court on Tuesday convicted human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa of lese-majeste and computer crime offences and sentenced him to two years in prison. The ruling brings to 16 years and 2 months the total time he has to serve, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
Thailand-South Korea dual narratives
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 03/12/2024
» Thailand-South Korea relations are paradoxical. The countries share a dynamic that boasts both heroic achievements and glaring challenges. While their cultural and economic ties have progressed over the decades, they are black-eyed by labour and immigration issues. Solving these irritating issues can elevate friendship and unleash the potential of bilateral cooperation.