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Shinawatras leave a tainted legacy
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/09/2017
» When former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra failed to show up at the Supreme Court just before the verdict of her trial for alleged malfeasance on Aug 25, it portended an uncertain fate for her Pheu Thai Party.
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).
Health permanent secretary moved
Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 11/03/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha transferred Dr Narong Sahametapat, permanent secretary for health, to the Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday pending an inquiry into alleged conflicts at the Public Health Ministry.
Mae Song cadmium clean-up promised
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 01/10/2014
» The Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (Onep) has vowed to enforce strict legal measures to eradicate cadmium contamination in the Mae Tao river basin.
Court takes Xayaburi dam case
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 25/06/2014
» The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) has accepted a case against Thai government agencies that purchased power from the Xayaburi dam in Laos.
Gold mine critics claim kill plot
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/06/2014
» Villagers in Loei’s Wang Saphung district who oppose gold mining activity in their communities have turned to the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) for protection, claiming their leaders are being targeted by gunmen.
Armed thugs assault mine protesters
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/05/2014
» About 300 men armed with guns and wooden clubs detained and savagely assaulted villagers in Loei late on Thursday who were protesting against the operation of a local gold mine.
Six hurt as tear gas, water cannon target Capo protest
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/05/2014
» Six anti-government protesters required hospital treatment for tear gas exposure on Friday after police attempted to disperse demonstrators led by Luang Pu Buddha Isara from outside the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (Capo) headquarters on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.
Officials defy Capo warning, greet Suthep
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 11/04/2014
» Public Health Ministry officials, including the permanent secretary for health, have ignored the warning from the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (Capo) and given a warm welcome to People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) leader Suthep Thaugsuban.
Farmers urge end to rice scheme rallies
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/03/2014
» AYUTTHAYA: Protracted protest against the caretaker government’s delayed payments for pledged rice would only worsen the problem and further disadvantage farmers, a group of Ayutthaya growers say.