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New copyright protection centre debuts
New copyright protection centre debuts
BANGKOK: A new government centre was launched yesterday (Dec 18) to protect parties affected by widespread infringement of intellectual property online, with the goal of stopping offenders’ activities over the course of one to three days while waiting for the results of a formal investigation.
Cops ‘failed to act’ over gang-rape of minor
Cops ‘failed to act’ over gang-rape of minor
BANGKOK: Police in Saraburi are facing a probe by the Crime Suppression Division into their alleged inaction following a complaint against five teenagers for allegedly gang raping a 12-year-old girl.
Calls mount for foreign poll observers
Calls mount for foreign poll observers
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) will decide whether to allow foreign organisations to observe the general election, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday (Dec 17) , amidst growing calls to bring in international monitors.
Doomed ‘Phoenix’ substandard: international experts
Doomed ‘Phoenix’ substandard: international experts
PHUKET: Police and international specialists have concluded the sunken Phoenix boat was substandard and illegally approved, and many officials and others connected with the July 5 tragedy will lose their jobs, the immigration chief said.
Weekend deluges flood South
Weekend deluges flood South
BANGKOK: Some provinces in the South were affected yesterday (Dec 16) by flooding triggered by torrential rain that erupted in the region over the weekend.
Visa crackdown to stay
Visa crackdown to stay
BANGKOK: Immigration Bureau chief Pol Lt Gen Surachate Hakparn admits frequent crackdowns on suspects who live in Thailand illegally have made other foreigners feel uncomfortable, but the bureau’s success in carrying out the campaign outweighs this concern.
Police apologise for Frenchman’s murder
Police apologise for Frenchman’s murder
BANGKOK: A Deputy Police Spokesman for the Royal Thai Police has apologised for the death of the French tourist gunned down by a police officer in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area on Wednesday (Dec 12), blaming the incident on a personal conflict.
Student arrested for hosting profitable porn sites
Student arrested for hosting profitable porn sites
BANGKOK: Police have arrested a 17-year-old computer student in Bangkok for allegedly running creeper pornographic websites and social media accounts from which he allegedly made half a million baht in three months.
Chalerm says regime leaves ‘bad legacies’
Chalerm says regime leaves ‘bad legacies’
BANGKOK: Pheu Thai maverick Chalerm Ubumrung yesterday (Dec 12) did not hold back in his attack against the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), one day after the regime lifted the prohibitions on political activities.
‘Distressed’ elephant photo spurs zoo probe
‘Distressed’ elephant photo spurs zoo probe
SAMUT PRAKAN: Livestock and wildlife protection authorities inspected the Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo yesterday (Dec 12) following the release of images showing a grossly underweight elephant being made to perform tricks during a show.
Parties wary despite lift of political ban; Campaigning on hold amid ‘trap’ fears
Parties wary despite lift of political ban; Campaigning on hold amid ‘trap’ fears
BANGKOK: Uncertainty still lingers over whether political parties can begin election campaigns, even though the regime has lifted its prohibition on political activities.
Parties call for constitution to be ripped up
Parties call for constitution to be ripped up
BANGKOK: Representatives from political parties have slammed the coup-sponsored 2017 charter, branding ‘Section 44’ of being another form of coup and suggesting that the Constitution be amended after the House of Representatives is in place.
Thai coach unruffled by tough Fifa Women’s World Cup draw
Thai coach unruffled by tough Fifa Women’s World Cup draw
FOOTBALL: Thailand have been drawn in a tough group, which includes defending champions the United States, for next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup first round battles, but their coach Nuengrutai Srathongvian is seeing it as a good turn of events for the Chaba Kaew.
Whiff of populism in latest schemes
Whiff of populism in latest schemes
BANGKOK: A tranche of seemingly populist policies has been sprouting forth from the military-led government, pointing to something much more than a bid to boost domestic demand amid a murky economic outlook.
Thailand worst in Asean for road deaths
Thailand worst in Asean for road deaths
BANGKOK: Thailand’s roads are the deadliest in Southeast Asia and among the worst in the world for vehicle accidents and fatalities, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report released yesterday (Dec 7).
Political activity ban to end Tuesday
Political activity ban to end Tuesday
BANGKOK: After repeated delays, the regime has announced it will lift the ban on political activities on Tuesday (Dec 11) when the Act on the election of MPs takes effect. Parties may then resume the work necessary to prepare for the general election as the Feb 24 poll date has been officially confirmed.
Report: Thailand most unequal country in 2018
Report: Thailand most unequal country in 2018
BANGKOK: Thailand has overtaken Russia and India as the most unequal country terms of wealth equality in the latest survey by a Swiss bank.
NACC to ease assets declaration rule
NACC to ease assets declaration rule
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is looking at exempting some position holders from declaring assets and debts under a new anti-graft rule in a bid to defuse growing opposition, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday (Dec 5).
Shops pledge to cut plastic bag use, one day a month
Shops pledge to cut plastic bag use, one day a month
BANGKOK: As many as 40 retailers and store operators have entered an agreement with the Mineral Resources Department not to provide plastic bags on the fourth of each month.
New tax law to see online, bank transfers to be monitored
New tax law to see online, bank transfers to be monitored
BANGKOK: The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has passed a bill meant to ensure more effective tax collection, especially from e-commerce businesses.