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Schools given go-ahead to make uniforms optional
Online Reporters, Published on 17/05/2024
» Schools will be allowed to choose whether to require students to wear uniforms in another surprising initiative from Education Minister Permpoon Chidchob after his toilets-for-all policy.
Newsmen arrested for photos of protester writing graffiti
Online Reporters, Published on 13/02/2024
» A freelance news photographer charged and held in custody for photographing a man spray-painting protest graffiti on the outside wall of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha last year has vowed to fight the case in court.
Dissident Russian band remain in Bangkok prison, fearing extradition
Online Reporters, Published on 31/01/2024
» A Russian-Belarusian rock band has found itself in a precarious situation as its members languish in a Bangkok prison following their arrest while performing in Phuket, AFP reported, as an international clamour continued against their potential deportation to Russia.
School executive accused of sexual abuse and threats
Online Reporters, Published on 28/11/2023
» A school deputy director in Bangkok has been accused of sexually abusing her 12-year-old student and resorting to threats of exposing explicit photos and videos if the girl did not comply.
Two tourists drown, another rescued at Karon beach
Online Reporters, Published on 02/08/2023
» PHUKET: Two Indian tourists drowned and a third was rescued after they were swept out to sea by strong waves that pounded Karon beach on Tuesday evening.
City Hall relaxes dress rules for students
Online Reporters, Published on 28/06/2023
» City Hall has relaxed dress rules at all 437 schools under its supervision to allow students to wear casual clothes and any hairstyle at least once a week.
Police expanding crowd control squads
Online Reporters, Published on 06/06/2023
» The police force is increasing the number of crowd control units because more, possibly prolonged demonstrations are expected, the police spokesman said on Tuesday.
Pita comments on censoring of BBC
Online Reporters, Published on 30/05/2023
» Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat on Tuesday expressed concern about media freedom after a local pay-TV provider blocked a BBC profile about him.
Bhumjaithai files B100m suit against Chuvit
Online Reporters, Published on 11/05/2023
» The Bhumjaithai Party has sued former politician and whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit for allegedly damaging party candidates nationwide and demanding 100 million in damages.
Immigration officers suspended, named in crypto extortion case
Online Reporters, Published on 22/03/2023
» Four immigration officers accused of the abduction and crypto extortion of a Chinese man and his Thai interpreter have been suspended from the police force pending further investigation.