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Court throws out airstrip petition against PM
News, Published on 18/09/2025
» The Constitutional Court has unanimously dismissed a petition seeking to investigate Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul over allegations he misused public infrastructure for private business purposes, as it was filed directly with the court instead of being submitted to the Ombudsman first.
Parliament's costly legacy
News, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2025
» Many years ago, national artist Theeraphol Niyom was one of the architects who helped design the current parliament building, Sappaya-Sapasathan, which is situated on the Chao Phraya River, On one occasion, he told the media that the parliament's blueprint was drawn to inspire elected members and senators to do good things and fear bad deeds.
Thailand's Education Ministry ramps up zero dropout policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2025
» More than 360,000 children have been brought back to classrooms as the Education Ministry steps up efforts to get as many dropouts as possible back in school next year under the government's Thailand Zero Dropout policy.
Health advocates denounce e-cigarette legalisation plans
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/12/2024
» Scholars and health experts have voiced their opposition to the House special committee on e-cigarettes' advice to control its use in the country, saying the recommendations reflect the committee's pro-smoking stance.
Pressure builds on Pheu Thai
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/05/2023
» A group of Pheu Thai supporters is calling for the party to break away from the Move Forward Party (MFP) over an internal rift regarding the House speaker post.
Fresh open letter demands U-turn on weed legalisation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2023
» A network of doctors, academics and civil groups has published yet another open letter to oppose the government's decision to legalise cannabis.
Quorum at risk as MPs quit
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/01/2023
» Seven more MPs have tendered their resignations, further increasing the risk of parliament axeing meetings due to a lack of quorum.
Caught short, errant mate, spooky theft, gift of the gab
News, Mae Moo, Published on 23/10/2022
» An Udon Thani woman is afraid for her safety after a young customer paid for a 10-baht snack with a meth pill.
Civic study can help make solid citizens
News, Prasarn Marukpitak, Published on 08/08/2022
» In 2004, the United Nations declared that Civic Education For All was a resolution for the new millennium and a mandate for the United Nations Development Programme. The initiative was focused on nurturing respect for all, building a sense of belonging in humanity and helping learners become responsible and active global citizens.
Sacked JSL Global Media staff get another B1.3m
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/07/2022
» The Ministry of Labour has agreed to provide 1.3 million baht in financial aid to JSL Global Media Co workers who were abruptly laid off without fair compensation, while the company was ordered to pay 28 million baht to its employees.