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Government designs 2-year human rights map
News, Published on 12/09/2017
» The government has unveiled its plan for a two-year road map that outlines state and private efforts to level up human rights protection, securing its status as a national agenda item.
Watana sees red over cops' gun stunt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2017
» Pheu Thai heavyweight Watana Muangsook filed a petition with a senior judge yesterday against police investigators for what he alleges was inappropriate conduct in the court compound.
Facebook lands Watana in contempt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2017
» The Criminal Court on Monday sentenced Watana Muangsook, a key Pheu Thai Party figure and former commerce minister, to one month in prison, suspended for one year, and fined him 500 baht for contempt of court after broadcasting via Facebook Live at the court.
Cambridge bows to Chinese censors
Published on 19/08/2017
» Cambridge University Press, one of the world's most respected academic publishers, has blocked online access in China to hundreds of scholarly articles and book reviews on Chinese affairs after coming under pressure from Beijing.
Singapore expels US academic
Published on 05/08/2017
» Singapore has ordered the expulsion of a noted American academic and China expert for what it said was his covert effort to influence Singapore’s foreign policy on behalf of an unnamed foreign government.
Supachai warns public on digital trap
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/08/2017
» Thailand should move to embrace the 4.0 digital age with caution as some hidden dangerous pitfalls might await, warns Supachai Panitchpakdi, former secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad).
Not toeing the taxi monopoly line
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/07/2017
» In a constantly changing world, the ability to adapt is the only sustainable competitive advantage, and the taxi industry is learning this lesson the hard way. Taxi drivers are holding onto their reduced market share with sweaty hands as Line Man enters the dynamic race for ride-hailing customers, who are seeking sleeker digital platforms and more convenient ways to book rides.
Cops on edge as revolution feted
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/06/2017
» Authorities have stepped up security at locations linked to the 1932 Siamese Revolution following reports that anti-government groups plan to hold activities to observe the 85th anniversary of the revolution, which fell Saturday.
The Last Communists settle past accounts
News, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 18/06/2017
» Chainat Raikratok can vividly recall the day he left the jungle on Feb 17, 1983. The 63-year-old former communist fighter, along with several dozens of ex-soldiers from Zone 207 in Prachin Buri province, decided to put behind their guerrilla fighting days for good.
French navy frigate makes port call
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 28/05/2017
» Thai sea cadets and naval officials had the rare chance to board the French Navy's frigate Prairial as it visits Bangkok on a diplomatic and maritime surveillance mission which aims to strengthen ties between the Royal Thai Navy and the French Navy.