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Farmers voice concerns over land bank bill
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 19/12/2015
» Activists and farmers have voiced concerns over the Land Bank Administration Institute's (LBAI) land bank bill currently being considered by the cabinet.
Army arrests teen activist over Rajabhakti Park visit
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 11/12/2015
» A teen anti-coup activist was held by the military for several hours Thursday, in relation to his attempted visit along with other activists to Rajabhakti Park in Hua Hin on Monday.
5 holy leaders pay respects to Paris victims
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 20/11/2015
» Leaders of the five major religious groups in Thailand gathered in front of the French embassy Thursday to express their condolences to the French people, following last week's deadly terror attacks in Paris.
NACC 'ready but waiting' on Rajabhakti case
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 19/11/2015
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) says it will wait for the army's internal probe into alleged irregularities surrounding the construction of Rajabhakti Park in Hua Hin to be concluded before it launches its own investigation.
Activists fear for missing HK publisher
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 13/11/2015
» Human rights groups have expressed concerns following the disappearance of a Hong Kong publisher critical of the Chinese regime, who was last spotted in Thailand.
THAI vows to cut costs with fewer planes
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 06/11/2015
» THAI Airways president Charamporn Jotikasthira has vowed the national carrier will cut 20% of its non-fuel charges by the end of 2016 to begin generating profits.
Academics call for 'democratic' charter
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 22/10/2015
» Academics have urged constitution drafters to draw on lessons from past constitutions, and write a charter that recognises Thailand's political divisions and wins the public's support.
Vendors plead for more time
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 21/10/2015
» Street vendors at Saphan Lek and Saphan Han markets are asking to continue trading for three more months, as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) began tearing down their illegally-built structures.
BMA 'has no choice' but raze market stalls
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 17/10/2015
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) says it has no choice but to proceed with the eviction of vendors at Saphan Lek Market, otherwise it would violate public order regulations.
Prem decries corrupt as state thieves
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 16/10/2015
» Privy Council president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda has proposed a renewed effort to fight corruption, which he decried as Thailand's number one enemy.