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Who wants in on the EEC?
Business, Published on 09/10/2017
» The much-awaited Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) bill has already passed its first reading by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) and is expected to be implemented by the end of the year.
Political parties law comes into effect
Online Reporters, Published on 07/10/2017
» The organic law on political parties, which introduces primary vote, has been promulgated, taking effect on Sunday.
New law makes appeal more difficult for Yingluck
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2017
» Yingluck Shinawatra will have to appear in court in person to file an appeal in the rice-pledging case after the law on the Supreme Court for politicians’ procedures takes effect on Friday.
Thailand ranked 10th in Asian digital rankings
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/08/2017
» A digital talent shortage, fewer digital products and uncertain policies have put Thailand near the bottom of the digital nation index, says a Singapore-based advisory firm.
Thai business shuns regime, invests overseas
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/06/2017
» Thai businesses invested a record $13 billion (442 billion baht) abroad in 2016, dwarfing inflows of $1.6 billion (54.4 billion baht), according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
Election due late in 2018
Published on 04/04/2017
» The general election will be held in November next year at the latest now that the date has been set for the promulgation of Thailand's 20th constitution, according to the roadmap set by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
US rights report based on unverified data
Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 05/03/2017
» The Foreign Ministry describes as unilateral and unverified the United States' latest human rights report on Thailand.
Regime puts journalists in the crosshairs
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/03/2017
» Freedom of expression is under threat in the post-coup era, and now Thai journalists are in the firing line. Since last month, the nation's media circle has been shaken by the "bill on rights protection, ethical promotion and standards of media professionals" -- the media rights protection bill -- proposed by the media reform steering panel of the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA).
NLA: All seven members keep their seats
Online Reporters, Published on 24/02/2017
» None of the seven members of the National Legislative Assembly will see their memberships terminated because they submitted leave-of-absence requests properly last year, according to the NLA secretary general.
Seven no-show NLA members urged to resign
Online Reporters, Published on 16/02/2017
» Seven National Legislative Assembly members, including the prime minister's brother, are being urged to resign following the disclosure of their voting records.