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Response to graft cases criticised
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/12/2024
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has released a report on high-profile graft cases which it says have been a slight to the public while their impacts have also exacerbated poverty.
Cabinet refuses to abolish capital punishment
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/12/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday rejected a proposal by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking to abolish the death penalty in Thailand, according to deputy government spokesman Kharom Polpornklang.
BMA probes falling beam on Rama IV
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt ordered suspension of demolition work at the Srifuengfung Building on Rama IV Road after a concrete beam fell from a crane and damaged three vehicles on Saturday.
Illegal workers in Korea urged to sign up for amnesty
News, Published on 10/12/2024
» Thai workers who are staying illegally in South Korea have been urged to report to immigration authorities to take advantage of a voluntary return programme, which would exempt them from fines and other penalties.
23 Thais still in Syria, people rejoice as Assad flees
Bangkok Post and AFP, Published on 09/12/2024
» A number of Thai citizens in Syria have decided to stay in that country to evaluate the situation before deciding whether they would return home.
Lawyer given another 2 years for lese-majeste
Online Reporters, Published on 03/12/2024
» The Criminal Court on Tuesday convicted human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa of lese-majeste and computer crime offences and sentenced him to two years in prison. The ruling brings to 16 years and 2 months the total time he has to serve, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
Lese-majeste prisoner wins early release
Online Reporters, Published on 27/11/2024
» A Phitsanulok woman jailed for lese-majeste was released from prison on Wednesday, a month before her 18-month sentence was to end, after a court approved her request to withdraw her appeal, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
Rules issued for migrant workers
Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2024
» Two ministerial regulations are being issued to prevent labour trafficking and extend legal protection for dependents of migrant workers, according to the Interior Ministry.
Social Security Office may use Swedish scheme as new model
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2024
» The Labour Ministry will study Sweden's pension system in a bid to improve the Social Security Office's (SSO) scheme and better address the needs of social security subscribers in an aged society, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Govt speeds up rights boost
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2024
» The Labour Ministry is speeding up its changes to the Labour Relations Act and the State Enterprise Labor Relations Act to ensure basic labour rights in the country meet international standards, says spokesman Phumipat Mueanchan.