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King endorses new commerce perm sec, NESDC board
Online Reporters, Published on 07/06/2024
» His Majesty the King has approved the appointments of the new permanent secretary for commerce and the new board of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Move Forward case reveals autocracy
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Constitutional Court's announcement that it will consider the Move Forward Party's (MFP) written defence in its dissolution case on June 12 appears ominous. After several attempts to make its argument that a campaign pledge to amend the lese majeste law against royal insult is not tantamount to "overthrowing Thailand's democratic regime with the King as head of state", the party's time is up. As the biggest election winner in May 2023, the MFP's dissolution is perceived as a foregone conclusion. Such a revelation might risk Thailand being perceived as an autocratic regime based on legal manoeuvres, and power plays that do not derive from voter preferences.
Tawanchai promises an exciting performance
Sports, Published on 07/06/2024
» The ONE 167: Tawanchai v Nattawut II press conference and open workouts took place on Wednesday ahead of one of the most exciting fight cards of the year.
A turbulent time for govt
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/06/2024
» Winning an election and forming a coalition is one thing; running a country, another. After nine months at Government House, the Srettha Thavisin government finds itself struggling to fulfil its campaign promises. Tough issues -- such as the charter rewrite, boosting tourism, the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme and the sluggish economy -- remain a fierce challenge.
MFP submits its defence
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/06/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Tuesday submitted its written defence to the Constitutional Court in the dissolution case brought against the main opposition party by the Election Commission (EC), a source said.
Students to remodel e-waste
Business, Published on 05/06/2024
» True Corporation is launching the e-Waste Hack BKK 2024 project in collaboration with the Swedish Embassy in Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Faculty of Engineering at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), and SK Tes Thailand Co.
Srettha targets education, drugs and debt
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/06/2024
» More work is required to improve society, especially in the realms of education, stamping out drugs and reducing household debt, despite the government enjoying a high support rate, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Bangchak to Stabilize Palm Oil Prices with B100
Published on 04/06/2024
» Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, announced that in response to proposed solutions from the Department of Internal Trade to tackle declining palm oil prices, the company is poised to procure B100 at the standardised price set by the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) through BBGI Corporation, a major player in the biofuel industry and an affiliate of the Bangchak Group. BBGI will procure crude palm oil from extraction plants at a standardised price set by the Department of Internal Trade, in alignment with oil palm prices. This initiative aims to bolster support for farmers and promote the adoption of environmentally friendly energy sources.
Progress on border demarcation set to continue
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/06/2024
» Narathiwat: Thailand and Malaysia look set to continue making progress in demarcating their common border under the Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tawanchai claims SWAT's Fighter of the Year award
Sports, Published on 04/06/2024
» The prestigious 2023 Sports Writers Association of Thailand awards were handed over on May 21, and Tawanchai PK Saenchai bagged the Fighter of the Year trophy at the ceremony.