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No place for bad apples
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/08/2020
» As a probe into attempted extortion by politicians vetting a 2021 budget bill is under way, public tolerance of graft is wearing thin and there are growing expectations that those in the wrong will be exposed and punished. There is no place here for bad apples.
Israel and UAE to normalise ties in 'historic' US-brokered deal
AFP, Published on 14/08/2020
» DUBAI - Israel and the UAE agreed Thursday to normalise relations in a landmark US-brokered deal, only the third such accord the Jewish state has struck with an Arab nation.
Students told to mind monarchy message
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/08/2020
» The authorities are looking to identify people who rallied for monarchy reforms at Thammasat University on Monday, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
PM: Stay above politics
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/08/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday urged Thais to reject the politics of hate and division and work together to address the urgent economic problems affecting the lives of people throughout the country.
House grills Nate over 'Boss' move
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/08/2020
» Deputy Attorney-General Nate Naksuk was grilled on Thursday during a joint sitting of two House committees that demanded to know why he did not indict Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya.
Young guns rule the roost at badminton national championships
Sports, Published on 14/08/2020
» Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Phittayaporn Chaiwan were crowned singles champions while Supak Jomkoh landed a couple of titles on the final day of the 2020 Toyota Thailand Badminton Championships on Thursday.
Medic urges MPs to look at 'health scam'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2020
» A doctor representing 74 medical clinics on Thursday petitioned the House of Representatives to look into allegations of fraud in patient access to the universal health coverage scheme and ensure transparency in the initiative.
Thai leagues get go-ahead to allow fans
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 14/08/2020
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has allowed fans to watch domestic league matches when they restart next month, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced on Thursday.
Promotions pose test for Thai lecturers
Oped, Published on 14/08/2020
» Thailand is undergoing an unprecedented bottom-up revolt against an entrenched top-down socio-political system. The ongoing youth movement and its campus protests are leading the charge against the shortcomings, flaws and abuses of Thailand's major institutions from the military and police to the judiciary and parliament whose one third in the Senate were chosen by a military junta. Academia is no exception. Although it is supposed to be a bastion of integrity and intellect, research and knowledge, Thai academia suffers from the same top-down hierarchy and stifling power relations that are undermining the country's institutions.
Cabinet approves funds to tackle drought and floods
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/08/2020
» The cabinet on Thursday approved an additional central fund of 11.8 billion baht to tackle drought and flooding nationwide, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.