Future Forward submits bill to scrap drafting Conscription will be replaced by voluntary recruitment, except during wartime, and recruits must not be treated as personal houseboys if the Future Forward Party has its way. — […]
Central bank foresees lower growth, says ‘still policy room’ to help economy The Bank of Thailand will lower its economic growth forecasts for this year and next and it still has monetary policy space to […]
Four suspects, including former National Park Chief, in custody in investigation of murder of Rights activist in Thailand Former Kaeng Krachan national park chief Chaiwat Limlikhit-akson and the three fellow suspects have been detained after […]
4 wanted for killing ‘Billy’ The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has issued arrest warrants for former Kaeng Krachan National Park chief Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn and three others, on suspicion they murdered Karen […]
From January 1, 46 shopping centres and convenience chains stop giving out single-use plastic bags It’s slowly happening, but the out-cry over single-use plastics is gathering pace and some of the ‘big names’ are now […]
Indo-Pacific gets an extra $68 mln for transparency as US investment soars The United States has pledged an additional $68 million for new programmes under the Indo Pacific Transparency Initiative (IPTI). — AEC News Today […]
PM refuses ex-Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy entry into Thailand Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has made clear that Cambodia’s former opposition leader Sam Rainsy will be refused entry to Thailand on his way to […]
Thai English skills dip for third year Thailand’s English proficiency has fallen for the third year in a row, according to the annual English Proficiency Index conducted by the global education company EF Education First. […]
Thailand’s industry minister confirms no review of glyphosate ban Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit announced today (Monday) that his ministry is fully committed to the decision of the National Hazardous Substances Committee to ban paraquat, glyphosate […]
Prayut asks US to reconsider trade preferences cut Thailand has asked the United States to reconsider Washington’s decision to cut some Thai products from its list of low-tariff imports under the Generalized System of Preferences. […]
Roads to Avoid During the ASEAN Summit in Bangkok (Interactive Map) Commuters should expect lengthier travel times on several major roads as more than 3,000 delegates will arrive in the capital for the ASEAN Summit […]
Thai Civilized party leader may face charges for attempting to bring suspected explosive into Parliament House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has ordered parliamentary legal affairs officials to explore the possibility of taking legal action against Thai […]