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Gender equality still falls short
Editorial, Published on 03/03/2024
» As the world prepares to commemorate International Women's Day on Friday, the recent tragedy involving the disappearance and murder of 27-year-old Chonlada "Noon" Muthuwong has cast a stark light on the persistent violence against women in Thailand.
Australia reveals details of foreign spy operation
Published on 28/02/2024
» CANBERRA - Australia’s spy chief has revealed details of a foreign intelligence service’s efforts to target Australians for information and said his agency had confronted the spy masters to let them know they had been caught.
Sutin denies rumours about maritime talks
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/02/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang insisted there was nothing behind ongoing negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia regarding overlapping border areas in the Gulf of Thailand.
SET vows tougher rules on short selling, trading
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/02/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is planning to raise the market capitalisation requirement for securities eligible for short selling and triple the fines for violators of short selling rules.
Kids in face of criminal justice system
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 21/02/2024
» Passions are raised understandably when children are alleged to have committed crimes. Yet, a balanced approach is required; emotions need to be moderated, and rationalisation needs to be advocated.
Thai-Korean ties: Building on solid foundations
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/02/2024
» Despite the recent outrage surrounding the mistreatment of Thai travellers by South Korean immigration officials, the country remains committed to strengthening bilateral ties so both countries can move forward together, assured the new South Korean ambassador to Thailand, Park Yong Min.
Wheelchair quest spurs reform
Editorial, Published on 18/02/2024
» In a remarkable display of resolve, Monthon Phetsang manoeuvred his wheelchair through highway traffic for hundreds of kilometres to reclaim his rights as a disabled citizen. By doing so, the 48-year-old man has single-handedly exposed the bureaucratic hurdles endured by millions of disabled people in Thailand.
Indian farmers pause huge protest march
Published on 16/02/2024
» AMBALA, India - Indian farmers demanding higher prices for their crops said they had paused a major protest march to New Delhi on Friday until their unions hold another round of talks with government ministers on Sunday.
Penalties implored for data breaches
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/02/2024
» State agencies have vowed to tighten measures to tackle personal data leaks, promising heavier penalties and beginning on-site audits next month of 85 organisations that have 100,000 personal datasets or more.
Bid to lift afternoon alcohol sales ban rejected
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2024
» A government panel has rejected a proposal to scrap the long-standing ban on sales of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the risk to public health and safety.