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China vessel procurement talks to begin 'this week'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/03/2024
» Seoul: Talks between China and the Royal Thai Navy on the procurement of either two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) or a frigate under the RTN's updated submarine procurement plan with Beijing will begin this week, according to Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang.
Ratchadamri condo ruling overturned
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 31/03/2024
» The Supreme Administrative Court last week overturned a lower court's revocation of a construction licence granted to a high-end residence project on Ratchadamri Road in Pathumwan district.
New Buriram coach Jorginho eyes winning start against Chiang Rai
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 31/03/2024
» Defending champions Buriram United will play their first Thai League 1 game under new coach Jorginho this afternoon when they host Chiang Rai United.
DSI hands laundering case over to NACC
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 31/03/2024
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has asked the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to take over a petition for an investigation into suspected money laundering linked to the BNK Master illegal online gambling ring.
Backhoe rivalry, robbing granny, thief caught on job
News, Mae Moo, Published on 31/03/2024
» He's all thumbs
Smarter than you think
Postbag, Published on 31/03/2024
» Re: "The power behind the PM", (AboutPolitics, March 23).
Delicate art of being nasty and nice
Roger Crutchley, Published on 31/03/2024
» One word we have been subjected to almost on a daily basis recently is "diplomacy" as politicians grapple with the world's woes without much success. A dictionary definition of diplomacy is "tact or skill in dealing with people". Unfortunately it is more complex than that as the world is in such a mess. Perhaps Ambrose Bierce was nearer the mark in his Devil's Dictionary when he described diplomacy as "the patriotic art of lying for one's country".
Hidden realities of carbon credits
Editorial, Published on 31/03/2024
» Thai governments -- be they Prayut Chan-o-cha's or Srettha Thavisin's -- have hailed carbon credit programmes as vital to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, they can become wolves in sheep's clothing if they favour businesses, leaving local communities and nature vulnerable to exploitation. Despite promises to mitigate greenhouse gases, carbon credit programmes often sideline local communities and worsen social and environmental injustices.
Foreign yoga teachers held on Koh Phangan
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 31/03/2024
» SURAT THANI: Two foreign nationals providing courses for a well-known yoga school on Koh Phangan for 9,000 baht per head have been arrested for working without work permits.
Families of Myanmar crane collapse victims agree B1.6m compensation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/03/2024
» Rayong: The families of the construction workers killed in a tower crane collapse at a site in Pluak Daeng district in this eastern province will be paid 1.6 million baht in compensation.