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Prayut announces 2019 Asean theme
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 16/11/2018
» SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday introduced "Advancing Partnership for Sustainability" as the official theme for the Asean chairmanship next year.
Media must be 'the voice of reason'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 16/11/2018
» The media can play an important role in providing a "voice of reason" to counter political bigotry and help voters make more informed decisions about which candidates to back in the general election next year, a seminar in Bangkok was told Thursday.
Pot patents stretching the envelope
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/11/2018
» A Commerce Ministry-appointed panel has been given one week to finish examining controversial applications for marijuana extract patents as opponents plan a huge rally against decriminalising the drug for certain usages.
Women urged to speak up on abuses
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/11/2018
» A campaign in Bangkok on Thursday urged Thai women to overcome cultural practices that make them susceptible to acts of violence and sexual assault.
Model searches for life-saving Thais
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2018
» A Czech supermodel injured in the 2004 tsunami is hoping to meet three Thais, one of whom saved her life when she visits Thailand early next month.
Three face 500K fine for tour racket
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2018
» The Appeal Court has fined three people 500,000 baht each for running illegal tour services in connection with zero-dollar tour scams.
Cigarette packs to get overhaul
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2018
» Ten new warning images on cigarette packages and plain packaging are part of a new regulation before the Public Health Ministry to discourage smoking, according to minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn.
Chartthaipattana crosshairs trained on House seats in South
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2018
» The Chartthaipattana Party is set to establish its foothold and grab House seats in the three southern border provinces in the general election, according to former coup leader Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin, who was recently appointed the party's chief adviser.
EC to finalise new electoral boundaries
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has assured the demarcation of constituency boundaries will be finalised before the organic bill on the election of MPs comes into effect on Dec 12.
Thai monk named UNHCR patron
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2018
» The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Thursday appointed the Venerable Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi, a highly respected Buddhist monk and HRH Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan as its first two patrons to recognise their advocacy and awareness-raising work on behalf of millions of refugees.