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African study: Ivory demand surges in Laos
Associated Press, Published on 29/09/2017
» JOHANNESBURG: A new report says the illegal sale of African ivory in Laos is surging even as neighbouring China phases out its own legal ivory market.
Pattaya murder suspect guilty of Cambodia fraud
Associated Press, Published on 29/09/2017
» PHNOM PENH: A Cambodian court on Thursday sentenced a British man suspected of involvement in the gangland-style slaying of another Briton in the Thai resort town of Pattaya to eight months in prison for fraud.
EEC bill leaps first hurdle as fears linger
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/09/2017
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) bill yesterday passed its first reading despite concern over its repercussions on the environment.
Fresh law sinks Yingluck appeal hope, ends career
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2017
» A new law that takes immediate effect closes the door completely on former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's tiny chance of appealing against her five-year jail sentence.
Deactivated shells 'can still detonate'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2017
» The Royal Thai Army said yesterday more than 400 old artillery shells found in Nonthaburi -- one of which exploded, seriously injuring a worker -- were decommissioned over a decade ago.
NACC finds against 14 in 'Light of Happiness' scandal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2017
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has concluded there are grounds to allegations that former Bangkok deputy governor Jumpol Sampaopol and 13 others were involved in irregularities in City Hall's controversial multi-million-baht "Bangkok Light of Happiness" project.
NLA endorses organic bill on Constitutional Court
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/09/2017
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) yesterday voted unanimously to accept an organic bill on Constitutional Court trial procedures in its first reading.
Thaksin's son appeals to DSI over Krungthai scandal
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 29/09/2017
» Panthongtae "Oak" Shinawatra's lawyer has called on the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) not to press money laundering charges in connection with the Krungthai Bank (KTB) loan scandal against him.
Princess, 'khon' dance to mark ties
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2017
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over a khon performance to honour the Chakri dynasty and celebrate 120 years of Thai-Russian diplomatic relations in St Petersburg next Wednesday.
Evicted 'land encroachers' demand payout to leave homes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/09/2017
» About 1,000 families that are being relocated from public land they have occupied along Klong Lat Phrao are demanding they be paid at least 200,000 baht each to move, according to a community rights group.