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Former NOB chiefs face theft raps
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/12/2023
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will charge a former head of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) and two other executives with embezzling funds from temple budgets, causing 30 million baht in damage.
Shielding women rights defenders
News, Pranom Somwong, Published on 07/08/2023
» In recent years, the interconnectedness between a healthy environment, human rights, climate action, biodiversity conservation, and gender equity has gained significant recognition. To address these complex issues comprehensively, the United Nations (UN) and civil society organisations have united their efforts to strengthen collective advocacy. Central to this endeavour is the protection of women human rights defenders (WHRDs) and their communities, who play a vital role in defending these causes. This article explores the importance of safeguarding grassroots WHRDs, ongoing initiatives, and the imperative need for holistic collaboration to achieve sustainable progress.
33 first-time entries in latest Michelin guide
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/12/2021
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will launch the Michelin Guide Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Phangnga 2022 publication on Thursday.
Lockdown ease raises doubts
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/09/2021
» Employees, shop owners and customers at Seacon Square shopping mall on Srinakarin Road in Prawet district are running hot and cold over the government's decision to ease business lockdown measures from Wednesday, allowing so-called "high-risk businesses" to reopen.
CIB nets B10m worth of vaping goods
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/12/2020
» Police on Friday arrested four people and confiscated 10 million baht worth of e-cigarette products found in a Bangkok warehouse, according to the CIB.
Female activists call for UN help
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/06/2020
» Human rights groups have urged the United Nations to intervene over legal threats being pursued by business operators and some state agencies against women activists in Thailand in an apparent bid to silence them.
Govt gets Fs for protecting women
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 09/03/2020
» If you fail but still keep trying to reach your goal, that is noble. But if you keep telling the world you are trying to do good but are the actual perpetrator, then you are not just a hypocrite. When it involves violence and death, you are a criminal.
11 named in temple frauds
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/03/2020
» The National Anti-corruption Commission (NACC) on Wednesday revealed the identities of 11 people -- among them a former abbot -- at the centre of a probe into temple fund embezzlement.
Bottling for Buddhism
News, Aree Thongboonrawd, Published on 03/08/2019
» Water bottles can be a lot more than just discarded items heading for the recycling plant, in light of their newfound religious value.
Human rights defenders face risk of 'jail, death'
News, Dave Kendall, Published on 01/06/2019
» Repression is rampant in Thailand and across Asia, and human rights defenders face harassment, jail and even death, according to a new report by the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (Forum-Asia).