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Unemployment fears on the rise
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/12/2019
» Labour rights advocates have questioned the government's claim of more businesses opening shop as opposed to closing down, insisting that new companies may not be hiring as many workers as expected.
PM ignores oath bungle in debate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday rose to answer the opposition's questions in the parliamentary debate, but stopped short of clarifying the oath gaffe -- the debate's focus -- in his 25-minute stint.
Prime Minister Prayut's huge little gaffe
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 09/08/2019
» While Thailand's flawed 2017 constitution was bound to run into a fundamental dispute at some point, the sudden and brewing charter crisis facing the government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stems from an unlikely source. During the oath-taking ceremony presided over by Their Majesties on July 16, the Gen Prayut-led cabinet somehow omitted one-third of a statement which was mandated to be read aloud before officially taking office. What should have been a routine constitutional ritual has become a procedural gaffe that has captured national attention, putting government stability at risk and the prime minister's political longevity in doubt.
Crew saga a wake-up call
News, Editorial, Published on 06/08/2019
» The plight of Thai crew members on a fishing trawler off the Somali coast has caused a sensation, with their families pleading for the state to help speed up the return of their sons to Thailand.
Varawut wants review of dropped resort charges
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2019
» National Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has ordered a review of a decision by prosecutors not to indict the operator of a controversial resort in Nakhon Ratchasima accused of forest encroachment.
Srisuwan calls for probe into FFP MP
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/06/2019
» Prolific petitioner Srisuwan Janya will on Wednesday submit a letter to the Secretariat of the House of Representatives seeking a probe against Pannika Wanich, a Future Forward Party MP, over a controversial post she made on social media.
Chuan warns MPs over 'misbehaviour'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/06/2019
» House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has warned the 500 newly elected MPs to behave themselves and not to repeat the misbehaviour of lawmakers of the past.
Wissanu blasted over Senate picks process
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/06/2019
» Critics on Friday lashed out at Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam over his remark that the public did not need to know the details of the Senate selection process.
Activist Srisuwan jumps into Pannika pic scandal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/06/2019
» Prolific petitioner and activist Srisuwan Janya has asked the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate Pannika Wanich, a Future Forward Party MP, over a controversial post she made on social media.
Semenya to race 3,000m at Diamond League's Prefontaine
AFP, Published on 21/05/2019
» LOS ANGELES: Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya will race the 3,000 meters at the Diamond League Prefontaine Classic on June 30, a distance she can contest without reducing her testosterone levels.