Category Archives: Thai general news

THAILAND: Internet experts suggest better alternatives to ‘single gateway’

Posted on 05/10/2015 by Antoni Uni

THE “single gateway” idea touted by the government is neither an effective tool to prevent cyber-attacks nor a good way of blocking websites that insult the monarchy, academics and Internet experts warned yesterday. Rather, it is a “big brother” approach … Continue reading →

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Dual Price System in Thailand

Posted on 04/10/2015 by Antoni Uni

Giving Foreign Tourists the Right to Choose read more

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THAILAND: Governor’s killer on parole

Posted on 03/10/2015 by Antoni Uni

After spending more than 14 years behind bars, the man who murdered the governor of Yasothon province is out on parole. Major Chalermchai Matchaklam left Bang Kwang Central Prison on Wednesday. The prison’s chief, Suraphol Kaewparadai, said yesterday that Chalermchai … Continue reading →

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THAILAND: Single gateway protest halts government websites

Posted on 01/10/2015 by Antoni Uni

Internet users Wednesday night protested the plans for a single gateway by attacking and bringing down the main websites of the prime minister, the Defence Ministry and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology. Communications experts said “denial of service” … Continue reading →

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$5.9 bn foreign funds flow out of Thailand

Posted on 01/10/2015 by Antoni Uni

An amount of foreign capital worth US$5.9 billion has left Thailand so far this year, according to the Bank of Thailand. read more

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THAILAND: New army chief promises to stay in step

Posted on 01/10/2015 by Antoni Uni

Incoming army chief Gen Thirachai Nakwanich has pledged to strengthen the army and continue support for the government and the junta’s National Council for Peace and Order. Gen Thirachai, who will officially take over on Oct 1, gave this assurance … Continue reading →

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THAILAND / UNITED NATIONS: Ban expresses concern over democracy to PM

Posted on 30/09/2015 by Antoni Uni

Prayut assures implementation of road map will strengthen nation UNITED NATIONS secretary- general Ban Ki-moon has told Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha that he remains concerned over the shrinking democratic space in Thailand. Prayut had a bilateral meeting with the UN … Continue reading →

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THAILAND: Probe complete in Rohingya case

Posted on 30/09/2015 by Antoni Uni

Police to hand it over to public prosecutors POLICE WILL today submit the human trafficking investigation case involving Rohingya and other migrants to the public prosecutor at Songkhla’s Nathawee Provincial Court. The case would then be forwarded to the Office … Continue reading →

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THAILAND: Van crash kills kamnan, 2 teachers, injures 7

Posted on 30/09/2015 by Antoni Uni

Three people, a local leader and two teachers, were killed and seven others injured when a passenger van they were travelling in smashed into a roadside tree in the upper northeastern province of Loei on Wednesday morning. read more

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THAILAND / UNITED STATES

Posted on 30/09/2015 by Antoni Uni

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made no mention of last year’s coup in a speech to world leaders gathered at the United Nations, instead highlighting his country’s commitment to sustainable development and protecting human rights. read more

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