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TRC dissolution turns up political heat
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 08/03/2019
» It is deja vu all over again in Thai politics. Another political party aligned to Thaksin Shinawatra, an ousted, self-exiled and convicted former prime minister, found its way to the Constitutional Court where it was dissolved in short order for "opposing the democratic system with the King as head of state".
Mum seeks early release for Jatupat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2019
» The mother of activist Jatupat Boonpatraksa, also known as "Pai Dao Din", says red tape has prevented her son from qualifying for early release from jail following a lese majeste conviction.
EC branded failure by P-Net in review
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/03/2019
» The Open Forum for Democracy Foundation (P-Net) claims the Election Commission (EC) has not fulfilled its work requirements in its first six months in office.
Apirat orders vigilance for election
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/03/2019
» Army chief Apirat Kongsompong has ordered all unit commanders to keep a close eye on security ahead of the March 24 election.
Democrats, Bhumjaithai confident of election win
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2019
» The Democrat and Bhumjaithai parties on Thursday expressed confidence they will win the election with enough votes to lead the formation of a new coalition government.
Thai Raksa Chart plans 'Vote No' strategy
News, Published on 08/03/2019
» The dissolved Thai Raksa Chart Party (TRC) is taking a defiant stance in the wake of Thursday's court action, as it plans to encourage its supporters to vote "no" in constituencies where the Pheu Thai Party has not fielded candidates to pave the way for the party to gain more votes in election reruns, a TRC source said.
Unis to grow pot with DTAM
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2019
» The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) says it will work with universities to grow marijuana plants next month for the making of 16 formulations of medical cannabis.
Landscaping ramps up as May 4 nears
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 08/03/2019
» Phetchaburi: Authorities are ramping up efforts to improve the landscaping along the part of the Phetchaburi River where water will be collected to be used in His Majesty the King's coronation.
Tourists urged to stay off airport's 'selfie runway'
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/03/2019
» PHUKET: Authorities are finding ways to keep tourists at Mai Khao beach off the adjacent Phuket airport's runway after the area became known as the "unseen Phuket", where beachgoers take selfies with landing planes but create safety concerns over their close-up shooting.
Six tied for lead in Chiang Rai
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 08/03/2019
» Sadom Kaewkanjana and Danthai Boonma, both searching for their second All Thailand Golf Tour titles this year, shot five-under 67s to share the lead with four other golfers at the Singha Thailand Masters 2019 in Chiang Rai yesterday.