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Public 'must have power' to check on govt
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 27/03/2015
» Political reform and a workable democracy in Thailand will be achieved only when the people are given power to scrutinise those in charge and to protect their interests, prominent academic Thirayuth Boonmi says.
LRC aims to end meddling with media
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 06/04/2015
» The Law Reform Commission (LRC) has suggested Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) and the National Reform Council (NRC) push for legal measures to stop the state interfering with the media.
Clash over Samui blast risks probe
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 15/04/2015
» The investigation into Friday's bomb blast at the Central Festival Samui car park could be jeopardised by remarks made by the government and the military claiming a political motive was behind the explosion, police say.
Island vendors fear post-bomb slowdown
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 16/04/2015
» Business and hotel operators on island tourist hotspot Koh Samui are facing an economic slowdown in the wake of last Friday's explosion in a shopping mall parking lot, resulting in a decline in both domestic and foreign tourists, operators said.
Prayut: Past six months a success
Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 17/04/2015
» The future of Thailand is bright and sustainable thanks to the groundwork and reform initiated by this government, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Govt installs phones for hearing impaired
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 21/04/2015
» New telephone booths for the hearing impaired have been installed nationwide to allow them to communicate with friends, file complaints to the government or make emergency calls.
NCPO urged to lift curbs on media
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 04/05/2015
» Four major media organisations marked World Press Freedom Day Sunday with a call to the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to revoke three orders which they say restrict their right to speak freely.
Draft digital laws flawed, says panel
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 26/03/2015
» A sub-committee vetting 10 draft laws aimed at bringing about a digital economy has pointed out several key flaws in the bills.
Digital lawmaker defends bills amid concerns over privacy
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 12/02/2015
» The architect of the government's 10 controversial "digital economy" bills defended the proposed policies at a media seminar yesterday, arguing the laws are necessary to drive economic growth.
CDC unveils 13 steps to shake up polls, electoral systems
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 17/02/2015
» The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has unveiled 13 objectives it says it needs to meet to overhaul the election and political systems.