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Pro-democracy Milk Tea Alliance brews in Asia
Reuters, Published on 18/08/2020
» BANGKOK/HONG KONG: As Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates voiced support for Thai anti-government protests at the weekend, they used the hashtag #MilkTeaAlliance.
Mudslinging moves online
News, Published on 24/02/2019
» Reflecting the fierce competition in the run-up to the March 24 election, political parties are already using creative and dirty tactics to win the MP seats. While campaign poster vandalism is still as prevalent as in every past election, online mudslinging now appears to be far fiercer -- a matter of concern to both parties and the election regulator.
Critics chafe under national strategy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/10/2018
» Politicians said they are ready to follow the 20-year national strategy, published in the <i>Royal Gazette</i> on Saturday, with the aim of turning Thailand into a developed country by 2037, but worry it could end up outdated or may not come to pass.
Crackdown on unruly taxi drivers begins
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 14/08/2014
» Authorities kicked off their campaign to get tough on unruly taxi drivers Wednesday, including those who refuse to use meters and turn away passengers.
Cheap homework ‘help’ comes at a high price
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 24/08/2014
» No more wasting time. No need to worry about your workload. Fast and easy. These are the promises on advertisements commonly found on social media. From primary school to post-graduates, you can place your homework in good hands for a fee.
He's hiding in the Philippines
News, Published on 30/08/2014
» It was the subject of much conjecture. Where was controversial former deputy House speaker Apiwan Wiriyachai, who appeared to have gone into stealth mode even before the military coup of May 22?
85% cigarette graphic warning law now in force
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2014
» The law requiring a mandatory health warning graphic that takes up 85% of a cigarette packet, the largest anywhere, with the use of 10 different warning graphics stipulated, has now come into force in Thailand.
European standards set for language
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 10/03/2014
» The Education Ministry has decided to implement the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in the learning and teaching of English in some schools in the coming academic year.
Teachers put to the test as language gets priority
News, Published on 09/02/2014
» Teachers will return to the classroom this year be tested over their language skills in a bid to bolster bilingual education across the country.
Ministry plans English teaching overhaul
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 08/12/2013
» The Education Ministry is pushing reforms it says will enhance English language proficiency among students and teachers.