People and Government
Poll shows mixed opinions on politicians switching parties
People offer mixed opinions when asked how they view election candidates moving from one party to another prior to an election, according to the results of an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University Poll.Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Thailand 'must overhaul education' to achieve high-tech ambitions
Thailand must overhaul the education system, which will take up to 20 years, before the country can harvest the full benefits of its Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) investment zone, according to John D. Kasarda, chief adviser to the EEC’s “aerotropolis” project.Keep reading ...
Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat
Development projects for lower northeastern provinces approved
The government has approved social and economic development projects for provinces in the lower northeastern region during a roving cabinet meeting in Ubon Ratchathani province. Government Spokesman Lt Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd revealed the cabinet approved the projects related to logistics development, irrigation development for farming ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
Thailand, Japan join hands on EECi set-up
Thailand and Mie prefecture, in the Kansai region of Japan’s main Honshu island, have agreed to jointly establish the Mie-Thai agro-industrial cooperation centre at the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) in Rayong. Keep reading ...
Chatrudee Theparat
Myanmar's Rohingya panel head refutes criticism by outgoing secretary
The chairman of an international panel set up by Myanmar to advise on the Rohingya crisis has rebutted criticism by the body’s former secretary, saying the panel is effective and the government has acted on its recommendations.Former Thai foreign minister Surakiart Sathirathai, who last year ...
New anti-corruption law now in effect
Thailand’s new anti-corruption law has officially been brought into force. The new version of the anti-corruption law was published in the Royal Gazette on July 20. In this final version, major changes include a provision that allows current members of the Office of the National ...
Kitti Cheevasittiyanon
Gay union law ready for Cabinet by September
A law allowing same-sex couples to formally register as life partners should be drafted by September, Rights and Liberties Protection Department chief Pitikarn Sitthidech said on Saturday.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Marine Dpt probes alleged bribe taking by officials from a Japanese firm
The Marine Department has set up a committee to investigate officials of the department suspected of having received bribes, totaling 20 million baht from a Japanese company to facilitate the transport of equipment for the Khanom power plant project in Surat Thani.Keep reading ...
Call poll, improve rights to resume full ties, EU tells Thai officials
Despite the junta leader’s recent visits to London and Paris, the European Union is still looking for Thailand to hold an election and to show increased respect for human rights before a full resumption of ties is possible, according to the chair of a European ...
Kas Chanwanpen
Japan confirms cooperation towards Thailand's entry into CPTPP
Japan and Thailand agreed on Wednesday (July 18) to work together towards the Southeast Asian country’s entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as the two nations boost economic cooperation aimed at promoting free trade.Keep reading ...
