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2 protesters killed in Iran, social apps blocked
Associated Press, Published on 01/01/2018
» TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday blocked access to Facebook's Instagram, and the popular messaging app Telegram used by activists to organise and publicise protests roiling the Islamic Republic cut off Iran from its network in response to a government request.
Regime should mull its record, says Abhisit
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/01/2018
» The National Council for Peace and Order should reflect on what it has promised to deliver to the people as this year is likely to be its last in running the country before a general election takes place, Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva says.
Zero interference 'a pipe dream'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/01/2018
» A police reform proposal to have investigators work without the interference of powerful bosses has been met with criticism that such a plan is not practicable.
Poll: Public want improvement in economy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2018
» An improved economy in 2018 is what most Thais want as a New Year's gift from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to an opinion survey released Monday by Bangkok Poll.
Land tax bill set to face impact hearings
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/01/2018
» The land and buildings tax bill is unlikely to be scrapped but public hearings on possible negative impacts are required before the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) moves ahead with its deliberation, NLA deputy chairman Surachai Liangboonlertchai has said.
Fugitive Vietnamese businessman held by Singapore
Reuters, Published on 02/01/2018
» SINGAPORE: A real estate developer wanted by Vietnamese authorities amid a crackdown on corruption has been detained in Singapore, and his family fears he will be sent home, where he could face the death penalty, a lawyer representing him said on Tuesday.
Prayut faces year of challenges
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will inevitably face more political challenges this year as he will have to stand by his election pledge to win the trust of the public and the international community and dispel concerns the regime intends to retain its grip on power, observers say.
Stretching credibility
News, Postbag, Published on 03/01/2018
» I am afraid to say that Burin Kantabutra is stretching credibility a bit by suggesting that honesty and respect for the law are traditional Thai values.
Srisuwan snaps at PM's puppy gifts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/01/2018
» Anti-corruption activist Srisuwan Janya says he will let Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha know the Year of the Dog is almost here by filing a complaint against him for giving expensive puppies as gifts to two senior cabinet members.