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Big parties skip Prayut meeting
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/12/2018
» The two major parties -- the Democrats and Pheu Thai -- will not attend the pre-election dialogue with the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) on Friday, a move which has annoyed Prime Minister and regime leader Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Army chief dismisses corruption doubts
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/11/2018
» The army chief has dismissed a hint at corruption involving the purchases of Italian-made helicopters.
Huge meth bust in Chiang Rai
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/10/2018
» A total of 14.6 million methamphetamine tablets were seized in a crackdown on drug trafficking carried out on a road running along the Mekong River in Wiang Kaen district of Chiang Rai in the early hours of Monday.
Army chief refuses to rule out fresh coup
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/10/2018
» New army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong has not ruled out another military coup if fresh political unrest breaks out after the country switches back to civilian rule following a general election next year.
T-shirt vendor held by army
Published on 11/09/2018
» Authorities are investigating a case involving the distribution of T-shirts bearing the symbol of a "separatist movement" after a woman was recently detained for selling them, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon says.
Army bases to leave capital to ease traffic
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/09/2018
» Army bases on crowded Chaeng Watthana, Samsen, Thahan, Amnuai Songkhram and Phahon Yothin roads will be relocated out of Bangkok to ease traffic congestion, a source close to the military said Monday.
Office mulls city underground car park
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/08/2018
» The Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue is being surveyed for a spot to build an underground car park as part of a long-term solution to crowded city roads, according to the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning.
Merit made as Tham Luang closes for now
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/07/2018
» Chiang Rai: Hundreds of people joined in a major merit-making ceremony held in front of Tham Luang cave in Mae Sai district Monday after 12 young footballers and their coach were safely rescued from it a week ago, before the cave is officially closed for restoration from today.
Death toll rises in search for Phuket tourists
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/07/2018
» PHUKET: The known death toll climbed to at least 10 as the search for 58 people, mostly Chinese tourists, still missing since two boats and a jetski sank off the coast of Phuket in rough seas continued on Friday.
Rescue enters key phase
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/07/2018
» Race on to beat wet weather later in week