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Strong govt censure expected, survey finds
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2020
» A slight majority of people believe the opposition will deliver telling blows in its no-confidence debate against the government, according to a survey by the National Institute for Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Zero-baht notes?
News, Postbag, Published on 27/01/2020
» I doubt there can be anyone in Thailand who does not have personal experience of the endemic corruption at all levels of government and officialdom, whether it be 200 baht paid to a policeman for speeding or some other imagined driving offence, to a thousand baht or more demanded by a bureaucrat to expedite a simple government transaction.
Lunar New Year a chance to reminisce
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/01/2020
» For many Thais with migrant links, Chinese New Year is a festival full of memories, a time to reflect and celebrate the strength of ethnic heritage.
Laos to open checkpoint
News, Published on 27/01/2020
» Laos will open the Pang Mon checkpoint in Sayaboury province opposite Ban Huak checkpoint in Phu Sang district of Phayao on Feb 1.
Pavit raises bar with 7th title
Sports, Published on 27/01/2020
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Thailand's Pavit Tangkamolprasert made history when he clinched the Boonchu Ruangkit Championship with a two-shot victory courtesy of a four-under-par 67 in the final round on Sunday.
Yamaguchi, Ng reign in Thailand Masters
Sports, Published on 27/01/2020
» Akane Yamaguchi claimed her first title of the year after winning the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters at Indoor Stadium Hua Mark on Sunday.
Crisis deals B50bn hit to tourism
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2020
» The coronavirus crisis is likely to cost Thailand at least 50 billion baht in lost tourism income associated with China's blanket ban on tourists leaving its affected cities, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand.
Charter rejig 'needs balance'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2020
» A successful charter rewrite requires people to be aware of the need to push for change that can achieve a balance between the powers of the state and the people, a forum was told.
Plan to divert water called impractical
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2020
» A plan to divert water from the Chao Phraya River to drought-hit farmland and parched areas in Pathum Thani, just north of Bangkok, is impractical, according to the Royal Irrigation Department (RID).
Rubber farmers protest in South over low sale prices
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2020
» Over 200 rubber farmers rallied in Nakhon Si Thammarat on Sunday demanding the coalition government fulfill its promise to make rubber prices between 60 baht and 65 baht per kilogramme.