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Reshuffle ruffles some
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024
» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.
Push to sell old rice raises questions
Published on 19/05/2024
» Critics have slammed the government's plan to sell decade-old rice, accusing it of attempting to whitewash the loss-ridden rice-pledging scheme of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration.
'VIP patient', court step up
Published on 08/01/2024
» The year is off to an intriguing start, with political pundits anticipating that three Constitution Court rulings this month and the potential release of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in February will shape the country's political landscape for months to come.
Soaring rice prices sow hope - and trouble - for indebted farmers
Published on 18/09/2023
» CHAI NAT: After finishing her latest rice harvest, Sripai Kaeo-eam hurriedly cleared her fields and planted a new crop in late August — ignoring a government advisory to restrict further sowing of the grain this year to conserve water.
Thaksin's transfer raises eyebrows
Published on 28/08/2023
» The Department of Corrections (DoC) has come under fire for treating former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra better than other prisoners in the system, with critics questioning whether the ex-premier is really ill.
Taking aim at violent sex offenders
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/01/2023
» A new law set to take effect today aims to prevent people convicted of sexual and violent crimes from reoffending.
Raw deal for berry pickers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/11/2022
» Thai workers who have travelled to Northern Europe to pick berries are calling on the government to step up efforts to address the problem of labour exploitation.
Silent sins exposed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/07/2022
» About 71% of women and girls with disabilities who are sexually abused do not have access to the justice system.
Poster girl's poll pose
News, Published on 07/11/2021
» The Pheu Thai Party sprang a surprise when it unveiled Paethongtan Shinawatra as the party's chief adviser on participation and innovation at a recent party assembly.
Absent Amelia hit with 33-year jail term for drugs
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/08/2020
» A fresh ruling sentencing TV actress and former Miss Teen Thailand Amelia "Amy" Jacobs to 33 years in prison by the Appeal Court has put the spotlight back on the case after the new sentences were much higher than the initial court's, with the defendant having reportedly flown out of the country last year and yet to return.