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Lawyer says activist’s autopsy raises questions
Published on 16/05/2024
» Detained activist Netiporn Sanesangkhom had no vital signs when she reached Thammasat University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on Tuesday, lawyer Kritsadang Nutcharat said on Thursday.
Hospital chief admits slapping and stripping smoking teen
Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2024
» A lawyer has asked police to press charges against Maj Gen Dr Rienthong Nanna, the outspoken director of Mongkutwattana Hospital, who has admitted to slapping the face of a 14-year-old boy and ordering him to walk naked out of the hospital as punishment for smoking in a restroom.
Activists call for release of political detainees
Published on 14/05/2024
» Activists have stepped up their calls for the release of young political detainees following the death of jailed protester Netiporn “Boong” Sanesangkhom on Tuesday.
Last of the ‘Three Tyrants’ dies at 90
Published on 14/05/2024
» Col Narong Kittikachorn, one of the “three tyrants” who led the country prior to the October 1973 student uprising, died on Tuesday at the age of 90.
Akanat downplays Krisada quit rumour
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 13/05/2024
» The United Thai Nation (UTN) secretary-general Akanat Promphan yesterday shrugged off a rumour that Krisada Chinavicharana would resign from the party after quitting his deputy finance minister post last week.
Graft-busters fined for Prawit watches secrecy
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/05/2024
» The Central Administrative Court has ordered the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and its office to each pay a 5,000-baht fine for not disclosing all the details of its investigation into former deputy premier Prawit Wongsuwon’s high-end wristwatches.
New health minister seeks cannabis views
Published on 07/05/2024
» Newly appointed Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin says he needs to listen to people’s opinions first before making a final decision on the future of cannabis.
Phi Phi Island drought could lead to closures
News, Published on 07/05/2024
» Locals on Phi Phi Island have not had enough fresh water for their needs for over two months, leading to the consideration of temporary closures of some business operations should the dry spell continue.
Poll: Slim majority wants new charter to keep existing royalty sections
Online Reporters, Published on 05/05/2024
» A majority of people agree with writing a new charter without changing Chapters 1 and 2 which contain general principles and royal provisions, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Sutin ‘confident’ about anti-coup proposal
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/05/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang on Wednesday expressed confidence in a proposal authorising the prime minister to suspend top officers suspected of plotting a military coup, saying it could be a potential deterrent against military intervention.