Showing 1 - 10 of 76
FTI: Overhaul licensing system to cut corruption
Published on 10/04/2023
» The Thai private sector has faced difficulties and delays in applying to the authorities for licences, not least due to the lack of a one-stop service agency. This has resulted in bribery and so it is imperative that the licensing system is overhauled, said Manapol Poosomboon, vice-chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Bittersweet Easter for Turkish city's dwindling Armenian community
AFP, Published on 10/04/2023
» DIYARBAKIR (TURKEY) - The aroma of corek, a spiced bun the Armenian community makes for Easter, is once again wafting through the streets of Diyarbakir in southeast Turkey.
Four killed in French Alps avalanche
AFP, Published on 10/04/2023
» PARIS - Four people were killed and more injured in an avalanche Sunday near Mont Blanc in southeastern France, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said.
Church members jet off to US
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/04/2023
» A group of 63 members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church flew to the US on Friday after being granted asylum following their arrest by Thai police for overstaying their visas two weeks ago.
Democrats eyeing B1tn in 'unspent funds'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/04/2023
» The Democrat Party has proposed financing its economic policy using one trillion baht drawn from unspent funds kept by various state agencies.
Vietnam's Nguyen wrests yellow jersey from Jutatip
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 10/04/2023
» Vietnam's Nguyen Thi That won the 77.20km second stage of the Women's Tour of Thailand 2023 in Rayong yesterday.
Activist urges probe into 'giveaway'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/04/2023
» Political activist Srisuwan Janya will on Monday petition the Election Commission (EC) to look into whether the Pheu Thai Party's policy of giving away 10,000 baht in "digital money" to everyone aged 16 and older violates election law.
Lamphun deal big blow to Angels' hopes
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 10/04/2023
» Bangkok United's bid to keep their challenge for this year's Thai League 1 title alive suffered a stunning blow after a 2-1 loss at the Lamphun Warriors Sunday night.
Abusing the election system
News, Published on 10/04/2023
» The party-list system, which is designed to allow professionals from various fields to become MPs, has been exploited by parties to return favours to loyal supporters or financiers, academics say.
A Swiss answer to a global problem
Oped, Published on 10/04/2023
» Switzerland's direct democracy is powerful and well-known. But there are two pieces of it that I think are too obscure: the referendum, or "people's veto", and the inclusive consultation process that it has inspired over time.