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Chen tops NLA rich-list with B339m
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 09/12/2016
» Chen Namchaisiri, chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries, is the richest among the 33 newly-appointed National Legislative Assembly (NLA) members, as the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) yesterday revealed the asset and liability declarations of new members.
Domestic help better off as 'not in family'
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 22/12/2016
» Treating domestic workers as if they are "part of the family" may lead to attitudes that are likely to be detrimental to them, a United Nations (UN) Women study has found.
Supreme Court acquits labour rights activist Andy Hall
Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 03/11/2016
» The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed criminal defamation charges against British activist Andy Hall regarding his 2013 Al Jazeera interview on alleged labour violations at a big exporter of canned pineapple and juice.
Andy Hall to counter-sue after court win
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 04/11/2016
» Labour rights activist and researcher Andy Hall will file a counter-suit against the government, police and Natural Fruit Co after the Supreme Court Thursday dismissed defamation charges against him, in relation to his 2013 Al Jazeera interview.
Experts see Clinton 'continuity'
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 08/11/2016
» Hillary Clinton is likely to pursue similar policies in Asia and Southeast Asia as outgoing US President Barack Obama if elected to the White House, while future ties between Asean countries and the United States under a Donald Trump administration are unpredictable, academics say.
'Pivot to Asia' likely to fade under Trump
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 10/11/2016
» Donald Trump's presidential victory won't have large consequences for Southeast Asia, Bangkok-based analysts say.
Volunteers call for palace styrofoam ban
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 16/11/2016
» The "Volunteers for Dad" group, Thammasat University's (TU) coordination centre to assist mourners around the Grand Palace, yesterday called for visitors at Sanam Luang to stop using styrofoam by Dec 5.
Computer Crimes Act amendment 'still too punitive'
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 13/10/2016
» The recent draft amendment of the Computer Crime Act (CCA) fails to prevent wrongful interpretations and applications of the law, critics said Wednesday.
Black-clad bar girls skirt line between grief and risque job
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 27/10/2016
» Bar girls in Bangkok's Soi Cowboy may be donning black clothes, as the country mourns the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, but they don't leave their sky-high heels and bunny ear headbands in their closets -- even on relatively quiet evenings.
MahaNakhon 'is in breach' of Thai laws
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 01/09/2016
» Thailand's tallest building, the MahaNakhon, is at the centre of a sky-high row after claims the structure, designed by a German architect, breaches Thai labour laws.