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House urged to support law to end torture
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/02/2023
» Human rights groups are calling on the House of Representatives to vote against an executive decree postponing the enforcement of key provisions of the law against torture and enforced disappearance, saying the delay is a violation of the constitution.
PPRP pledges title deed conversion for poor farmers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2023
» The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is promising to give title deeds to Sor Por Kor landholders in a bid to alleviate poverty in rural areas, according to PPRP MP for Phayao, Thamanat Prompow on Monday.
Up to 97% of Thais mask up to go out
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2022
» 97% of Thais'wear masks'
Child restraint rule a work in progress
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/05/2022
» Mandatory safety restraints for children under six years old in moving vehicles may not be enforced until December pending the furnishing of vital regulatory details, according to the police.
Cops arrest drug gang 'treasurer'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/11/2020
» The alleged money handler for a major drug network has been arrested in Bangkok and assets worth 186.7 million baht seized, Office of the Narcotics Control Board secretary-general Wichai Chaimongkol said yesterday.
Ministry hears sea gypsy plight
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2020
» Various problems, from alleged land encroachment by authorities to dwindling livelihoods, have beset the sea gypsies on Koh Lipe, the Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment has been told.
Mekong activists present case against Laos dam
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2020
» Environmental activists have submitted more evidence to the Supreme Administrative Court that the Xayaburi dam is cutting Mekong River levels, threatening fish ecology and reducing catch sizes downstream in Thailand.
Community Forest Bill passes NLA
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2019
» The long-awaited Community Forest Bill has finally been approved by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), putting an end to campaigns by environmentalists and villagers -- dating back almost three decades -- to have more say in the designation of green areas.
Sabotage report 'classified': Prayut
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted the report on a "network of elements sabotaging the nation" was intended for his eyes only and not for anyone else to see.