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Sex tours sites prompt clean-up
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/04/2018
» Police are looking into a sex tour scandal after a foreign report emerged claiming that companies are offering steamy vacations to Western travellers with particular emphasis being placed on resort destinations such as Pattaya and Phuket.
Anti-coup groups warn of protests
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2018
» Activists have threatened to step up their activities against the junta next week ahead of the fourth anniversary of the May 22 putsch.
Society 'must unite to stamp out child trafficking'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 27/04/2018
» Thailand's moves to tackle child sex trafficking are showing positive results but require the enhanced participation of civil society to make serious inroads, experts said yesterday in Bangkok.
X-Ray Outlaw yields haul of 99 foreigners
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/04/2018
» Ninety-nine people including migrant workers from neighbouring countries were arrested for overstaying their visas during coordinated raids on 118 locations across the country yesterday.
NLA changes migrant law
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Thursday passed draft amendments to a 2017 executive decree on the management of migrant workers in an attempt to streamline the employment process.
Thailand, US seek closer security ties
News, Published on 27/04/2018
» Thailand and the United States have agreed to strengthen cooperation on various aspects of security affairs including cyber and marine security, terrorism as well as transnational crimes.
Revise minimum pension rate, say labour groups
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/04/2018
» Labour organisations are expected to seek an amendment to the 1998 Labour Protection Act which sets the minimum monthly pension rate paid to retired workers at 5,000 baht, the Labour Ministry said yesterday.
Police to quiz nine celebrities over fraud
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/04/2018
» Police have summoned nine stars for interrogation next week for advertising the substandard cosmetic and weight loss products of Magic Skin Co. If any wrongdoing is found, the women face multiple charges.
Worker debt hits high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/04/2018
» Thai workers are saddled with the highest debt levels in 10 years, mainly incurred from daily consumption, vehicles, investments, residential purchases, debt repayment and medical expenses.
Udon Thani abbot denies graft link
News, Yuttapong Kumnodnae, Published on 27/04/2018
» Udon Thani: The abbot of a temple in Udon Thani, among seven temples targeted in the third and latest round of temple fund embezzlement probes, has denied any involvement in the alleged wrongdoing.