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Japan perseveres six years after quake, nuclear disaster
Kyodo News, Published on 11/03/2017
» More than 120,000 people remain displaced after fleeing their hometowns in the three northeastern prefectures hardest-hit by the massive earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear meltdown, as Japan marked the sixth anniversary of the natural disaster on Saturday.
Court sentences Jumpol to three years' jail
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 11/03/2017
» Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Court has sentenced former deputy police chief, Jumpol Manmai, who was found guilty of forest encroachment, to six years in jail but commuted the term to three years due to his confession.
Herman leads Valspar Championship by two shots
Sports, Published on 11/03/2017
» St Petersburg: American Jim Herman equalled his career-best round by shooting a bogey-free nine-under 62 in Thursday's opening round of the fog-delayed PGA Tour's Valspar Championship.
NLA ratifies disappearance pact
News, Published on 11/03/2017
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Friday voted to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.
Dirt roads eyed for upgrade
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/03/2017
» The Department of Rural Roads (DORR) insists there will be no dirt roads in rural areas in Thailand within the next three years.
Jica to revise transit blueprint in a year
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/03/2017
» The Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) has been asked to complete its review and revision of a draft blueprint for the development of mass transit in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces within one year.
Dept plans Uber meeting over legality
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/03/2017
» Deputy Transport Minister Pichit Akrathit plans to hold talks with the operator of a mobile application used for hailing taxis over its call for legal amendments to enable its services to operate legally in Thailand.
Veteran journalist Yuwadee dies at 71
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 11/03/2017
» Yuwadee Tunyasiri, a former senior reporter at the Bangkok Post, died peacefully early yesterday.
'Kamnan Sia' verdict no show prompts warrant for his arrest
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/03/2017
» An arrest warrant for former Democrat Party MP Pracha Phothipipit, alias Kamnan Sia, was issued yesterday after he failed to appear to hear the Supreme Court's judgement on his alleged encroachment on more than 1,000 rai of state land yesterday.
NCPO scoffs at 'rumours' of VAT hike
News, Published on 11/03/2017
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has dismissed "rumours" that the government will ask Thais to pay 1% more in valued-added tax (VAT), saying it has no plan to implement a hike.