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Beware of the 'blue' party
News, Published on 20/07/2024
» The June 26 Senate poll and the June 30 Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman election in Pathum Thani have left the country's two largest parties wary of a lurking threat from the third-ranked Bhumjaithai Party.
UTN pans BMA for late road damages
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/08/2023
» A United Thai Nation (UTN) Party MP has slammed the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) for its late compensation plan, which has left victims of an elevated road project that collapsed helpless for almost a month.
Thai Sang Thai pans EEC as 'overly niche'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa & Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/05/2023
» The country is barely benefiting from the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a flagship project of the current government, as it is accessible to only a few small local businesses, according to the Thai Sang Thai (TST) Party.
Survivors tell tales of alcohol abuse
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/07/2022
» Jessada Yaemsabai grew up surrounded by people with drinking problems but he never imagined he would end up becoming a victim of alcohol abuse.
The 'best job in the world' takes its toll
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 10/07/2022
» I am no fan of politicians but occasionally politics creates some splendid theatre, although some might call it pantomime. This was the case in the British Houses of Parliament this past week as Prime Minister Boris Johnson attempted to hold on to what he called "the best job in the world".
Police pair probed over 'head stomp'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/05/2022
» Two police officers in Nakhon Pathom face a probe after a video showing one of them kicking two handcuffed teenagers, stomping on their heads and beating them with a belt went viral online.
A treacherous lot
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/05/2022
» The next few months could be the most politically treacherous time for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha although toppling him and cutting short the life of his administration may be easier said than done.
A chip on the shoulder, or is it a crisp?
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 13/03/2022
» My reference to the Great British Chip as being related to "French fries" in last week's column caused considerable rumblings in staunchly proud British stomachs. "Shockingly unpatriotic," was one of the more polite observations.
State help needed
News, Postbag, Published on 07/03/2022
» Re: "Call time on call scams", (Editorial, March 3) and "56 rescued from call scammers" (BP, March 3).
An unforgettable taste of romance
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 13/02/2022
» In Thailand the silly season is never far away and things usually get even more daft around Valentine's Day, which happens to be tomorrow. However, the festival has taken bit of a hit in recent years courtesy of Covid. With kissing, canoodling, caressing, cuddling, snogging and hugging generally frowned upon by authorities the occasion has inevitably lost a lot of its romance.