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Boonsong release stirs flap
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra denied speculation that the release on parole of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was convicted of corruption in an earlier rice-pledging scheme, would pave the way for the possible return of fugitive ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra.
Yingluck next for return?
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2024
» The release on parole of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was convicted of corruption in the rice-pledging scheme, has heightened speculation about a possible return of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Jailed, corrupt former commerce minister released on parole
Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2024
» The Department of Corrections on Monday released on parole former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was earlier sentenced to 48 years in prison for corruption in government rice sales, according to an informed source.
Kittiratt off the hook for rice sale
Post Reporters, Published on 06/11/2024
» The attorney-general has decided not to appeal the acquittal of former commerce minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong in a malfeasance case linked to the sale of rice to Indonesia in 2011, according to an informed source.
MBK Unites to Provide Aid for Chiang Rai Flood Victims
Published on 01/10/2024
» Since the beginning of September, northern Thailand, particularly Chiang Rai, has experienced a severe flash flood crisis. The depression covering the northern region has caused heavy downpours, and the aggressive flow of water has damaged lives and property across many areas. As locals struggle to endure the ongoing water mass, the crisis has inspired collaboration from all sectors, including government, private organisations, and social communities, to tackle the challenges and overcome the disaster.
Taking rice to new heights
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Rice Department wants to increase the profile of Thai rice on the global stage, by promoting unique strains with certified, geographical indication (GI) labels to a wider market.
Sticky rice dish moves up in world
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2022
» A committee on local wisdom and cultural heritage under the Ministry of Culture may propose khao nieo mamuang, or mango sticky rice, as a Thai cultural heritage item with Unesco, says Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Prayut, coalition partners sing out their message
Post Reporters, Published on 18/12/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and leaders of the two main coalition parties saw no need to talk much on Wednesday, turning instead to song to showcase the government's solidarity