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Community service taking hold, says dept
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 06/01/2022
» More than 25,000 offenders opted to perform community service in lieu of a fine last year, says the Department of Probation.
Uttama to launch new party to take on rival PPRP
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2022
» Ex-finance minister Uttama Savanayana has announced he is co-founding a new party which will be in direct competition with the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) he previously led.
Central bank weighs up Omicron scenarios
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/01/2022
» Thailand's economic march towards regaining the levels reached in 2019 could be delayed if the Omicron variant has a huge impact and the pandemic is prolonged in the country, says the Bank of Thailand.
Tackling the controversial NGO law
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 06/01/2022
» Does Thailand need a law to regulate the operations of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), otherwise known as non-profit organisations (NPOs)? A draft law has emerged recently which is causing a lot of headaches for civil society. The cabinet on Tuesday approved this draft in principle; it is now being forwarded to the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security for a public hearing, before it is sent to parliament for final approval. The authorities claim the new law is required to make the work of NGOs more transparent and to counter money-laundering.
Guessing games
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/01/2022
» Re: "Cambodia: Asean's spoiler or saviour?" (BP, Jan 4). Once again, Mr Kavi's forecast about Cambodia's role in Asean is like any horoscope.
Can Europe avert a war between US and China?
Oped, Robert Williams & Moritz Rudolf, Published on 06/01/2022
» European countries are currently divided over whether to join US President Joe Biden's diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing. The episode underscores yet again that when it comes to dealing with China, Europe and the United States truly are an ocean apart.
Explore Thailand's historical South
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/01/2022
» The South of Thailand is known for its striking white beaches, clear seas and lush rocky mountains as well as historical sites, making it a popular tourist destination for travellers who want to indulge in the beauty of nature while learning about Thailand's cultural heritage. The Siam Society will usher in the Year of the Tiger by arranging a study trip to Surat Thai and Nakhon Si Thammarat from Feb 18-20.
CP chief upbeat despite inflation fears
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 06/01/2022
» The head of Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) says Thailand is on a quest to become a regional hub in several sectors despite concerns hyperinflation could affect the nation's economic growth in 2022.
Maya Bay is now open to tourists
Life, Published on 06/01/2022
» After three and a half years of closure in order to restore the marine ecosystem, Maya Bay in Krabi is once again open to tourists. The bay falls under the supervision of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.
RBSO to mark Princess' birthday
Life, Published on 06/01/2022
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra will perform a very special concert to celebrate the birthday of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, patron of the RBSO, at Thailand Cultural Centre's Main Hall, Ratchadaphisek Road, tomorrow at 7.30pm.