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Transgenders happy to come out from the shadows
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 16/04/2017
» For centuries in the Land of Smiles, men with an outwardly feminine appearance felt offended when they were called "katoey" or "toot" (transvestite). But as time goes by, more gays and transpeople have come out in the public spotlight than ever before.
Pier tragedy too much to bear
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 23/02/2015
» The Supreme Court's order forcing the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to compensate relatives of 12 of the 29 people killed in the collapse of the Phran Nok pier in 1995 has delighted those who have been fighting the case for 20 years.
Indian tourist visa fees increase sharply
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 06/04/2017
» Indian tourist visa fees have risen for applicants who apply via the normal process, while the fees remain unchanged for e-visa applications, the Indian embassy says.
India issuing 5-year multiple entry visas for Thais
Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 27/01/2017
» India has approved 5-year multiple entry tourist and business visas for Thai nationals with continuous stay of 90 days per visit, the Indian embassy said on Friday.
UK opposes death for corruption
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 17/02/2017
» The British charge d'affaires opposes the proposed introduction of capital punishment against corrupt officials, saying it presents no cure for this country's longstanding graft problem.
Don promoting '5S' model
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 14/01/2017
» Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai has proposed the "5S" model covering security, sustainability, standards, status and synergy to focus more on bringing about greater benefits to the people.
Wayward youth ask for second chance
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 14/01/2017
» While most Thai kids celebrate National Children's Day today with their families, a group that once made mistakes during their childhood yesterday asked members of the public to give them a chance to integrate back into society.
Envoy sees more UK-Thai investment
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 20/01/2017
» The British ambassador is encouraging more British businessmen to invest in Thailand after Brexit, says the government.
Ministry plays down Turkish terror alert
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 17/09/2016
» The Foreign Ministry has played down a warning by the Turkish embassy in Thailand about four schools here being connected to the so-called Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organisation (Feto).
Prayut wishes balance in politician-people's need
Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 28/09/2016
» Thailand will advance with a balance between politicians' greed and people's needs, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told the Bangkok Post Forum 2016 on "Moving Thailand Forward" on Wednesday.