Prayut's daughters file lawsuit | Bangkok Post: learning
Lawyer Apiwat Khanthong on Wednesday lodges a defamation lawsuit with Nang Loeng police on behalf of Thanya and Nittha Chan-o-cha, the premier's two daughters. The prime minister's twin daughters are suing more than 100 people for allegedly posting defamatory comments about them on social media. Lawyer Apiwat Khanthong on Wednesday lodged a defamation lawsuit with police on behalf of Thanya and Nittha Chan-o-cha. Mr Apiwat said police would also consider whether some politicians had supported the crime by sharing the information. Speaking in Sukhothai on Wednesday, Prayut said his twin daughters had come of age and had the right to protect their reputation.
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September 03, 2020 02:37 UTC
Burlesque at the Ballroom
(Photos courtesy of Park Hyatt Bangkok)Park Hyatt Bangkok will mark its third anniversary with two rounds of a theatrical and gastronomic extravaganza, Show Me How You Burlesque, in the Ballroom on Sept 11 and 12 at 7pm. Guests will be thrilled with the best of theatrical burlesque, body balance, aerobatics and lollipop pole and hoop performances. Tickets cost 6,000 baht per person including drinks and canapes on the Mezzanine Balcony overlooking the Ballroom. They will be served with selected boutique wine pairings in the Ballroom. Park Hyatt BangkokEmail bkkph.penthouse.reservation@hyatt.com or call 02-011-7480.
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September 03, 2020 01:17 UTC
Peacekeepers get rousing send-off
Peacekeepers get rousing send-offA soldier kisses his baby during a ceremony at the Army Engineer Department in Ratchaburi to send Thai soldiers to South Sudan as part of the UN peacekeeping mission. (Photo by Nutthawat Wicheanbut)Another 273 army engineers are due to leave Thailand on a United Nations peacekeeping mission to South Sudan on Sept 21. The fresh contingent will replace army engineers who have been in South Sudan since December, 2018. They will be flown to South Sudan on a United Nations charter flight leaving from Don Mueang airport. This is why the United Nations has asked for more soldiers to work in South Sudan, the source added.
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September 03, 2020 00:56 UTC
Bid to crack down on fake health care budget claims
Bid to crack down on fake health care budget claimsThe cabinet has approved a proposal to allow local administration organisations to take over the administration of the health care budget allocated to areas under their jurisdiction and switch to electronic forms of budget disbursement. Local health budget administration was previously the responsibility of a local health security committee. The proposal was made by the National Health Security Office (NHSO), the state committee which handles the universal health care budget. The office is conducting a investigation into at least 18 community health clinics suspected of embezzling health care budgets through false disbursement claims -- thought to be first of reported case of corruption in the universal health care budget that has run for 18 years. Contracts signed with the 18 health clinics had been terminated following the health budget embezzlement scandal.
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September 03, 2020 00:33 UTC
Economy 'in safe hands', PM says
Economy 'in safe hands', PM saysPrime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has given assurances that the abrupt resignation of Finance Minister Predee Daochai will not affect investor confidence, saying he will do his best as head of the economic team to steer the economy forward. Asked how long he would take to appoint a new finance minister, Gen Prayut said: "It will be done in a timely fashion." Mr Predee and Mr Santi were reportedly locked in a disagreement over the appointment of a new Excise Department director-general. However, Mr Santi told reporters that he had never had a conflict with Mr Predee. Asked whether he was ready to take up the finance minister position, he said it depended on the prime minister.
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September 03, 2020 00:33 UTC
Locals resist environmental dictatorship
Locals resist environmental dictatorshipVillagers from Phatthalung opposing the Muang Takua dam stage a rally in front of Government House. "I told myself never to feel discouraged, never to give up on our mission to stop the Muang Takua dam project. Earlier this week, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha shunned the proposal and declared he would just delay the dam project for another year. The bad news is Ban Muang Takua is not the only place now under threat by environmentally destructive schemes by the government. The drought and poverty that inflicts those communities made the Muang Takua villagers determined never to let it happen to them.
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September 02, 2020 22:52 UTC
Movie Preview: Mulan | Bangkok Post: learning
The epic story of China’s legendary warrior Mulan is brought to life in a new movie. A fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. Pretending to be a man, she is tested every step of the way and must find her inner strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into a warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father. Follow her progress when Mulan opens in cinemas on September 4.
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September 02, 2020 06:45 UTC
Wednesday: 9 new Covid cases from abroad | Bangkok Post: learning
(Photo: Somchai Poomlard)Nine new coronavirus infections were reported on Wednesday, all from overseas -- an American family and five Thai returnees. A Thai man, 34, and a Thai woman, 36, arrived from the United States last Thursday. They were a man aged 48, a woman aged 49, a boy aged 15 and girl aged 13 years. A 27-year-old Thai student tested positive on Thursday after arriving from Australia on Aug 24. A Thai woman, 29, who arrived from Japan on Friday was found infected with the virus on Monday.
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September 02, 2020 06:33 UTC
Panel submits probe results on THAI debt | Bangkok Post: learning
Mr Khomkrit said the Transport Ministry is leaving the matter in the hands of the Finance Ministry because THAI is no longer a state enterprise and therefore is not under its supervision. The airline lost its status as a state enterprise when the Finance Ministry reduced its stake in the airline to below 50%. But because the Finance Ministry owns 49% of shares, it is expected to make the initial move. The Transport Ministry on Tuesday submitted the findings of a probe into alleged irregularities involving Thai Airways International (THAI) to the Finance Ministry for further action. Click "play" to listen to Panel submits probe results on THAI debt and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.
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September 02, 2020 02:31 UTC
Good news for Muay Thai as ministry lifts barriers
Good news for Muay Thai as ministry lifts barriersNuttadej VachirarattanawongTourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has given the green light to Muay Thai fights to be held around the country and in any kind of venues, a boxing promoter said on Tuesday. "It's good news although I haven't seen the official document yet," said Nuttadej Vachirarattanawong, managing director of Petchyindee Muay Thai Academy. On Monday, Nuttadej led a protest by scores of people in Muay Thai, who included promoters, gym owners and boxers, outside the Tourism and Sports Ministry. The government's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) had allowed Muay Thai fights to be organised at standard stadiums with a limited number of spectators. "We only want opportunities to stage Muay Thai events," Nuttadej said yesterday.
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September 01, 2020 23:26 UTC
30-baht health scheme needs a tonic
30-baht health scheme needs a tonicActivists call for a review of the 30-baht health scheme and for improved service. JAKKRAPAN NATHANRIWhen I heard Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul say he would make it possible for members of the Universal Health Care (UC) scheme, better known as the "30 baht scheme", to get treatment anywhere, I was optimistic. I've always appreciated how the government has maintained the UC scheme for Thais, even though our leaders don't understand the principle. I believe health personnel deserve credit for a scheme which has gained recognition all over the world ... but there's still room for improvement. It's time they thought about solutions for those registering for the UC scheme today, so that they can get the treatment they need nearby.
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September 01, 2020 23:26 UTC
Wean farmers off chemicals
Wean farmers off chemicalsThe Prayut Chan-o-cha government must prevent attempts by the Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives Ministry to revoke the ban on farmers using extremely toxic substances on their crops. Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul hosted a press conference to denounce Mr Chalermchai's decision to ask the committee to consider lifting the chemicals ban. After the heavy dependence on these chemicals to grow food, it won't be easy for local farmers to opt for safer cultivation methods. Soft loans, weed-controlling farm machinery that does not use toxic chemicals and educational campaigns that would free farmers from chemicals are among the steps that need to be taken. The Agriculture Ministry has done little to wean farmers off these substances and that's a shameful dereliction of duty.
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September 01, 2020 23:26 UTC
Police nab student president
Police nab student presidentPolice arrested a student leader on Tuesday as part of a continued crackdown against political activists who helped organise an anti-government protest in July. Jutatip Sirikhan, 21, the president of the Student Union of Thailand, was arrested by a plain-clothes police officer while she was in a taxi travelling to a university in Bangkok, a video shot by Ms Jutatip and posted on her personal Facebook page showed. Ms Jutatip will be charged with breaching internal security and coronavirus regulations banning public gatherings among other charges, the officer said. Court warrants have been issued to arrest 15 democracy activists and 14 have now been arrested, including Ms Jutatip. Student groups have rallied almost daily across the country since July 18 calling for an end to military rule.
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September 01, 2020 10:07 UTC
Tuesday: 5 new Covid cases | Bangkok Post: learning
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration said the new cases were three Philippine women who were language teachers and two French minors. The two other cases are a three-year-old French boy and a 15-year-old French schoolgirl. The total 3,417 Covid-19 cases included 3,274 people who recovered and 85 patients at hospitals. Global Covid-19 cases rose by 248,758 over the past 24 hours to 25.63 million. Brazil ranked second with 3.91 million cases, up by 48,590.
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September 01, 2020 04:30 UTC
Is justice coming back to bite the Prayut regime?
Is justice coming back to bite the Prayut regime? When Gen Prayut wanted to be considered for the premiership, a dispute arose. In 2019, the court ruled that Gen Prayut in his capacity as head of the NCPO was not a state official. Under this interpretation, Gen Prayut was qualified to serve as premier. It also installed a fully appointed Senate, selected by Gen Prayut the NCPO's chief which would proceed to vote for Gen Prayut as the PM candidate.
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August 31, 2020 22:30 UTC