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Cabinet endorses North Korea sanctions
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 20/04/2016
» The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a UN Security Council resolution imposing new sanctions against North Korea in retaliation for its recent nuclear and ballistic long-range missile tests.
Govt keeping mum on alternative constitution
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 14/04/2016
» The government won’t talk about any alternative to the draft constitution because it does not want to influence voting in August’s referendum, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Thursday.
Tree tunnel safe from axe
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 14/04/2016
» The Stop Global Warming Association (SGWA) welcomes news the government has abandoned a plan to cut down a famous tree tunnel on Highway No.12 linking Phetchabun and Khon Kaen, saying it is prepared to step in and buy the trees if it has a change of mind.
Govt okays B200bn in drought fight
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 13/04/2016
» The government has allocated over 200 billion baht for projects to battle the country's drought and help two million people in drought-stricken provinces nationwide.
Prayut: New one to be drafted if charter is rejected
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 12/04/2016
» If the draft constitution is voted down in the Aug 7 referendum, a new one will be written from scratch and no past charter will be used in its place, said junta chief Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday.
Wissanu: Referendum bill pending royal approval
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 12/04/2016
» The bill governing August's constitutional referendum has been forwarded to His Majesty the King, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Tuesday.
Prayut spurns political parties' opposition to draft charter
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 11/04/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has shrugged off political parties' opposition to the draft constitution, saying he would not care if they refused to run in the next general election.
Zero-dollar tour groups face ban
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/04/2016
» The government is seeking help to curb "zero-dollar", or cheap prepaid, tour groups from departing for Thailand to improve the national image and boost revenue and quality, the government spokesman says.
Democrats slam senate PM move and charter
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/04/2016
» The Democrat Party has opposed the move to allow appointed senators to take part in selecting a prime minister, warning it could spark greater political conflict.
Water office warns drought is spreading
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/04/2016
» More than half of the country outside of irrigation zones is close to a drought crisis, according to the Royal Irrigation Department.