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Scholars urge Buddhism body to defrock ex-abbot
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 07/03/2017
» Buddhist scholars are calling on the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to initiate a process to have Phra Dhammajayo defrocked after the fugitive monk was stripped of his monastic title.
Prayudh Payutto calls for virtue
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 23/01/2017
» Somdet Phra Buddhakosajarn, or Prayudh Payutto, received an enthusiastic welcome during his visit to his home province of Suphan Buri on Jan 12 -- his first visit in 11 years.
Real change is coming in 2017 - election or not
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 04/01/2017
» This year is expected to mark a major change in the political landscape despite the fact the election could possibly be delayed.
Abhisit urges govt to mull all unity advice
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/01/2017
» Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is urging the government to consider recommendations complied by various reconciliation panels, saying those findings are equally important, although he acknowledged the wide popularity of the findings by the Kanit Na Nakorn panel.
Journalists pay homage to King
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 21/11/2016
» His Majesty the late King's wisdom and professional journalism have gone hand in hand in fulfilling the common, ultimate objective of communication -- creating an accurate understanding of messages conveyed to people.
Scholars call for parole system rejig
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 12/09/2016
» Criticism is mounting over the administration of the parole system following the early release of high-profile inmates, with academics calling for changes to make the parole system more transparent.
Supreme court jails Sondhi for 20 years
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 07/09/2016
» Former leaders of the yellow-shirt People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) have insisted their supporters will carry on the spirit of sacrifice of its former key movement leader and founder Sondhi Limthongkul following a Supreme Court ruling against him.
Leading media watchdogs say no to council
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 13/09/2016
» The country's leading media groups oppose a draft law that proposes setting up a central media council, arguing it would invite undue media interference and could result in biased news coverage.
Yingluck rice-loss bill cut to B286bn
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 02/08/2016
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra will be fined 286.6 billion baht in compensation for losses incurred by her government's rice-pledging scheme following the latest evaluation by a government panel.
Charter 'No' vote poses risks to NCPO
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 05/08/2016
» Opponents of the draft constitution are playing down the risk that a new charter could be even more undemocratic if the draft is voted down in Sunday's referendum.