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Pork, energy prices drive inflation lower in October
Business, Published on 04/12/2023
» The recent plunge in pork prices played a part in the decline of the inflation rate in October, according to a source in the Finance Ministry who requested anonymity.
House wants answers to DSI transfer
News, Published on 30/11/2023
» The House Committee on Agriculture and Cooperatives says it will question the government and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to find out why DSI director-general Pol Maj Suriya Singhakamol was suddenly transferred.
What's behind DSI transfer?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/11/2023
» Just one day after Pol Maj Suriya Singhakamol, chief of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), told the media he was not facing pressure as he investigated a high-profile case involving pork smuggling networks, the cabinet transferred him from the DSI.
DSI chief transferred following pork smuggling probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2023
» The chief of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has been transferred, sparking speculation his abrupt transfer is linked to an ongoing investigation into a high-profile pork smuggling case.
DSI chief reassigned amidst investigation into smuggled pork
Post Reporters, Published on 28/11/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday transferred the chief of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to the position of deputy permanent secretary for justice, citing an ongoing investigation into pork smuggling by the organisation.
DSI to expand pork probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/11/2023
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will expand its investigation to find the "key figures" responsible for the smuggling of pork through the nation's main cargo port between 2020 and 2022, said DSI director-general Suriya Singhakamol on Monday.
The dictionaries have a word for it
Roger Crutchley, Published on 26/11/2023
» It's that much-anticipated time when dictionary publishers come out with their "words of the year". In recent times such words have become increasingly depressing. You may recall last year Collins Dictionary went for "permacrisis" which has turned out to be uncomfortably accurate in light of world events over the ensuing 12 months.
How two little piggies saved their bacon
Roger Crutchley, Published on 19/11/2023
» Following last week's gripping yarn concerning the rescue of Fiona, the loneliest sheep in the world, it seems only fair to report on another tale featuring animals in distress. My thanks to reader Paul Drew for alerting me to the saga of two pigs, Butch and Sundance, who became known in England as the Tamworth Two, belonging to the breed of that name.
Compassion's Inaugural Asia Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards in Bangkok
Published on 17/11/2023
» Compassion in World Farming marked a new first when, on 16 November at the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, it celebrated its inaugural Asia Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards; a chance to recognise food companies from the region that are making strides towards improved animal welfare across their supply chains through their current policies or commitments. And to inspire others to do the same.
Roger Waters faces Argentina, Uruguay hotel ban amid 'anti-Semitism' row
AFP, Published on 16/11/2023
» BUENOS AIRES - A complaint of "anti-Semitism" was filed against Roger Waters in Argentina Wednesday as the former Pink Floyd frontman, on tour, accused "the Israeli lobby" of barring him from hotels in South America.