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Vietnamese rice causes backlash in local markets
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2024
» Market mechanisms and an oversupply of rice, especially a certain Vietnamese variety, are contributing to the sharp drop in the rice redemption price for the upcoming farming season, which starts in April, says the Thai Agriculturist Association.
10 rice cultivars a boon for farmers
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/02/2024
» The Rice Department (RD) will officially recognise 10 new rice cultivars this year to better fulfil the needs of consumers and farmers.
Knocked off their perch
News, Published on 24/02/2024
» The ultra-conservative camp, once an unrivalled, dominant force, may be on its way out.
Look on the bright side
News, Published on 10/02/2024
» Bhumjaithai, the party now touted as a leading defender of the conservative camp, is bracing for an uncertain future after key figure Saksayam Chidchob was found guilty of concealing assets and running a company -- via a proxy -- that won government construction contracts.
Media ethics in question
News, Editorial, Published on 08/02/2024
» As police widen a probe into the alleged extortion scandal involving activist Srisuwan Janya -- arresting some of his group, including politicians -- some crucial information remains missing: have any journalists had a hand in the case?
Warrant for 5th suspect 'imminent'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/02/2024
» Police will this week seek a warrant for the arrest of a fifth suspect in the high-profile Srisuwan attempted extortion case, Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) said on Monday.
4th arrest in 'extortion' case
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Apinya Wipatayotin and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/02/2024
» Police on Thursday arrested one more suspect in a high-profile case in which serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya and two other parties have already been detained on suspicion of extorting money from Natthakit Khongthip, director-general of the Rice Department.
Arrest warrants sought for extortion gang suspects
News, Wassayos Ngamkham & Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/02/2024
» Police will pursue arrest warrants for at least two people over their alleged involvement in extortion attempts by a group led by political activist Srisuwan Janya.
Chartthaipattana MP not in 'bribe gang', insists party
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/01/2024
» The Chartthaipattana Party on Tuesday denied a rumour that one of its members was a member of an extortion gang, said to have been led by serial anti-corruption complainant Srisuwan Janya.
Srisuwan bust 'tip of the iceberg'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/01/2024
» An extortion gang, said to have been led by anti-corruption complainant Srisuwan Janya, is bigger than initially thought, had many targets and includes a mastermind, according to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).