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China agrees to drop plans to clear Mekong River islets after opposition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/03/2019
» Beijing has agreed to scrap a controversial project to clear the rocky outcrops and islets in the upper section of the Mekong River to ease transport of cargo from China, said Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai.
Bangkok is 'No.1' in Asia for startups
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2018
» The government is preparing to showcase its success in developing startups -- dubbed "economic warriors" -- over the last two years at a key industry event in Bangkok next week.
No serious drought this year, vows RID
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2018
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) yesterday assured Thais will not face severe drought this year as water supplies in 35 catchments nationwide are adequate.
Prawit backs plan for new political party
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has thrown his support behind a plan to set up a political party to back Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to return as a non-elected prime minister after the general election expected late this year.
Ministry's review on toxic pest killers to be finalised
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Agriculture and Cooperative Ministry is expected to complete its review of three hazardous chemicals with a view to drawing up restrictions for their use in three months.
Activist slams sex probe ruling
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2018
» Human rights activist Ticha Na Nakorn Tuesday claimed she had learned that a fact-finding panel looking into a sexual harassment case, in which an unnamed news agency executive was accused of inappropriate conduct with a female subordinate last year, has concluded no such act occurred, only "flirting".
Yingluck extradition bid hits dead end
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2018
» Thailand cannot seek the extradition of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra despite confirmation that at least one of two photos taken of her in London recently appear to be authentic, a top Thai prosecutor said Tuesday.
PM's new guise 'won't affect unity'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's acknowledgement that he is a politician will not affect the national reconciliation process, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said Monday.
NLA gets tough on local election regulations
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will consider amending six local administrative organisation (LAO) laws and has reaffirmed LAO elections will be held by the middle of this year.
Cops arrest yakuza gang kill suspect
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2018
» Police are probing a link between a yakuza gang and its illegal activities after nabbing its former leading member who fled to Thailand and took shelter here for 12 years to escape a murder charge.