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Wood export rules revisited
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/01/2019
» The government is considering extending its grip on the exports of wood products and mai khud lom -- trees grown to a certain size and dug from the ground to be replanted in other places for landscaping -- to build confidence of trading partners and increase shipments.
Some rules need breaking
News, Editorial, Published on 10/01/2019
» While the Bangkok Christian College (BCC) "casual Tuesday" policy may have brought about friction between those who support and oppose the idea of letting secondary students dress down once a week, it deserves credit for challenging and questioning one of the country's draconian school rules and rituals.
Different rules for rich
News, Postbag, Published on 12/03/2019
» In the US, after Cohen was sentenced to just 47 months in jail, the lead prosecutor noted:
Welfare rules need review
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/02/2024
» Last week, Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa announced the expansion of welfare programmes to benefit newborns, the elderly and the disabled. While experts welcomed the push, it was certainly overdue.
Healthcare rules prompt confusion
Editorial, Published on 24/03/2024
» The sight of an elderly woman suffering from chronic renal failure, heart disease, ulcers and asthma clutching an oxygen flow tube in one hand and attempting to organise piles of documents required for treatment under the gold card universal healthcare scheme with the other, is a poignant reminder of its efficacy.
Abhisit sets coalition rules
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva declared that the Democrats would not join any coalition government that he described as "family-run" or one that fuels social division.
Land rules need rejig
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/11/2022
» Foreign land ownership isn't a novel issue in Thailand. During the Ayutthaya period between 1351-1767 AD, a handful of foreigners who were deemed to have made valuable contributions to the kingdom were awarded large plots of land -- among whom were Constantine Phaulkon, a Greek adventurer who became a counsellor to King Narai and received the noble title of Chao Phraya, and the Japanese samurai Yamada Nagamasa, who also received the title of Phraya.
The moggy that rules Downing Street
Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/02/2026
» Important news from London. This past week Larry the Cat has been celebrating his 15th year as chief mouser at 10 Downing Street. During that time the tabby has served six different prime ministers and has arguably been considerably more popular than any of them.
Premier rules out sabotage
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/02/2026
» A fire and explosion at a Border Patrol Police ammunition depot in Surin province on Tuesday night was an accident, not an act of sabotage, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
Covid rules prolong crisis
News, Editorial, Published on 26/07/2021
» Untimely bureaucratic procedures and regulations have become key obstacles against efforts to save people's lives amid the worsening Covid-19 crisis.