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Both sides get extra three hours to debate budget bill
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2019
» A three-day House debate on the budget bill for the 2020 fiscal year is scheduled to begin at 9.30am today, with an extra three hours each of debating time allotted to the government and opposition benches.
Juvie records to stay sealed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2019
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commended the Royal Thai Police (RTP), which had recently promised to stop disclosing the criminal records of juvenile offenders upon request.
Protesting temp workers win job security, benefits
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2019
» The Education Ministry yesterday bowed to pressure from temporary employees of the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec), agreeing to employ them under an old hiring system widely seen to offer better remuneration and greater job security.
Govt proposes new taxes on salty, processed food
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2019
» A new tax on salty foods will target frozen products, canned foods and instant noodles, the Excise Department says. However, seasonings such as fish sauce, soy sauce and salt will be exempted.
Top court affirms ruling over arson fire
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2019
» The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered three United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) movement co-leaders, Jatuporn Prompan, Nattawut Saikuar and Weng Tojirakarn, to pay more than 21 million baht in damages plus interest for an arson attack on a building near the Victory Monument in Bangkok during the red-shirt protests in 2010.
Bail denied for general accused of B44m fraud
Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2019
» The Criminal Court has denied bail for a retired general who was arrested and detained for an alleged 44-million-baht public fraud over non-existent LED bulb replacement contracts with schools.
Mystery crystals found in drink, Cafe Amazon shop closed
Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2019
» Cafe Amazon has temporarily closed one of its shops in Bangkok after a customer complained of finding small crystals of an unknown substance in two containers of iced chocolate bought there.
Royal barge procession rescheduled
Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2019
» His Majesty the King has postponed the royal barge procession from Oct 24 to Dec 12, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam announced on Thursday.