Move Forward braces for key court ruling
Pita: Court backed him over shareholdingAttention will once again be on a Constitutional Court ruling on Move Forward Party (MFP) affairs when on Wednesday the court passes judgement on whether the party's efforts to amend the lese majeste law are constitutional. He said the petitioner only asked the court to stop any action deemed as an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy, not dissolve the party. Mr Parit also said that if the court rules against the MFP, the party already has a contingency plan in place to deal with any unfavourable ruling. According to observers, Mr Theerayut's petition was based on a Constitutional Court ruling delivered on Nov 10, 2021. The court ruled that the actions of three protest leaders at a rally at Thammasat University in August 2020 were an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
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January 31, 2024 19:13 UTC
Govt sees soft power boost in festival hits
Paetongtarn: Films 'good ads' for govtThe government will promote a slew of Thai movies at international film festivals starting with six movies at the Osaka Asian Film Festival in March, according to Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai Party leader and chairwoman of the National Committee on Soft Power Development. "We hope to have good news," she said, of the Thai entrants' chances of scooping an award at the festival. "They will represent the policy to support Thai movies in international film festivals, which is the result of brainstorming between movie directors and the National Committee on Soft Power Development. It is a big step to show the government is serious about supporting the movie industry and promoting Thai culture," she said. "The government is now looking forward to supporting more movie screenings at other international film festivals, such as the International Film Festival Rotterdam and the Berlin International Film Festival," said Ms Paetongtarn.
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January 29, 2024 03:43 UTC
Bangkok Post - There's a lot in a name
There's a lot in a nameRe: "A Stroll In Song Wat", (Life, Jan 24). I appreciate an article "A Stroll In Song Wat" in Life on Jan 24. But there's one missing piece of info: Why and how did the name Song Wat come about? As all us Thais know, Song is a royally-connected word. Could the Bangkok Post request historians to enlighten the public on how the name Song Wat came about?
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January 28, 2024 13:10 UTC
North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off east coast
North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off east coastPeople watch a TV broadcasting a news report on North Korea firing a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast, in Seoul, South Korea, September 25, 2022. (Reuters photo)SEOUL: North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off its east coast on Sunday, its second such launch in less than a week, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. "While strengthening surveillance and vigilance, our military is cooperating closely with the United States and monitoring additional signs and activities from North Korea," it said in a statement. The latest launches came days after North Korea fired what it called a new strategic cruise missile called "Pulhwasal-3-31", suggesting it is nuclear capable. North Korea is stepping up confrontation with the United States and its allies, but officials in Washington and Seoul say they have spotted no signs Pyongyang intends to take imminent military action.
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January 28, 2024 08:14 UTC
Philippine troops kill nine Islamist militants
Two of those slain were suspected of deadly bombing of Catholic mass on southern islandThe city of Marawi in Lanao del Sur province was the site of a five-month siege by Philippine troops to dislodge Islamist militants in 2017. (Reuters File Photo)MANILA - Government troops killed nine members of a pro-Islamic State group in the southern Philippines, the military said on Saturday, including two suspects in a deadly blast at a Roman Catholic mass last month. Four soldiers were wounded during the counter terrorism operation on Thursday and Friday in Lanao del Sur province, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said in a statement, but all are in stable condition. Among those killed were the two named suspects in the Dec 3 bombing in a university gymnasium in Marawi that killed at least four people and injured 50 others. “This operation sets a clear precedent: the AFP will not tolerate those who endanger the lives and well-being of our people.”
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January 27, 2024 15:48 UTC
Bangkok Post - Aiding the homeless
Business of beliefRe: "Faith travel remains evergreen", (Business, Jan 22). When looked at closely, what is the motivation that sees the reported "money pile[] up in donation boxes", including in the capacious boxes of the cited "god of wealth, the Thao Wessuwan worship statue"? It is touching that as it is on Earth, so too is it in the heavens. Are the gods and their representatives on Earth setting the example to the faith-driven, or is earthly custom teaching the gods how to make a baht? Religion by any name has traditionally been a most lucrative business for its highly skilled officials.
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January 27, 2024 14:37 UTC
Plan to salvage ship axed as US to help
"The navy will abide by the Thai-US agreement about the salvage operation," he said. "The fact that the US is to assist us in the matter during the joint Cobra Gold next month is not a normal procedure but a momentous example of cooperation." He said the US would also help find the remains of the five missing crew and establish the cause of the incident. His statement also responded to a report in October that the navy would select a Thai contractor with Chinese partnership in the salvage mission. The exercise will include Muay Thai training and activities tied to space domain awareness and operations, Mr Jirayu said.
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January 27, 2024 06:42 UTC
LankaWeb – Sri Lanka debt overhaul harms older women
Sri Lanka debt overhaul harms older womenBangkok Post The World Bank’s Women, Business, and the Law Index has documented a persistent gender pension gap in rich and poor countries. This is partly because of gender-based legal disparities, such as lower mandatory… Please credit and share this article with others using this link:https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/2731005/. View our policies at http://goo.gl/9HgTd and http://goo.gl/ou6Ip. © Bangkok Post PCL. https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/2731005/Leave a ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
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January 26, 2024 11:58 UTC
Gas reforms likely to cost PTT B6.5bn
National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc expects the state's gas supply reforms, which aim to make electricity bills less expensive, to cost PTT's gas business 6.5 billion baht, says chief executive and president Auttapol Rerkpiboon. The two pools are known as Gulf Gas and Pool Gas. Gulf Gas is the weighted average price of natural gas from fields in the Gulf of Thailand. Pool Gas is the weighted average wellhead price of gas from the Gulf, Myanmar and imported liquefied natural gas. The fine will be used to support the state measures to reduce electricity prices.
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January 26, 2024 11:02 UTC
Italian Pavilion Returns: Over 50 Brands Offer Unbeatable Deals
The Italian Trade Agency Bangkok in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Thailand and Lazada Thailand (Lazada) have renewed their collaboration for a second year to promote authentic Italian brands and products under the “Italian Pavilion” campaign. This year's campaign brings together more than 1,000 authentic products from over 50 Italian brands on the Italian Pavilion on LazMall, with a greater assortment of products, ranging from foods & beverage, fashion and beauty, household utensils, and more. Melissa Yunibhand, Chief Business Officer, Lazada Thailand, said, “Our previous Italian Pavilion campaign was warmly received by consumers, and we are excited to extend our partnership with The Italian Trade Agency Bangkok. Shop made-in-Italy products on LazMall today by typing “Italian Pavilion” in the search bar on the Lazada application. For more information, please visit the Italian Pavilion on LazMall: http://bit.ly/3O1UHyM.
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January 25, 2024 09:05 UTC
Back with same necktie
Former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat returned to parliament on Thursday morning, intentionally wearing the same necktie he had worn on the day when he was suspended as an MP and left the parliament six months ago. The Constitutional Court on Wednesday upheld his MP status, ruling on the case involving his shareholding in iTV Plc. "I would like to return with my same look when I left the place," Mr Pita said, adding that the attire symbolised the resumption of his MP role. (Video by Pornprom Satrabhaya)
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January 25, 2024 05:33 UTC
Bangkok Post - Lost advice
Just not good enoughRe: " 'Long Covid' can revive old ills: profs", (BP, Jan 15). It is completely inadequate for the Post to tell us that the academics "stated" on Sunday their views, without saying in what forum they did so. Presumably, they didn't stand on the steps of Chulalongkorn University and ad lib to whoever happened to be around. A two-month-old report from Germany of 25 deaths, with no details of where and over what period, is just lazy research. Thailand had a very expensive compensation scheme for injuries and deaths from Covid vaccines.
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January 24, 2024 10:13 UTC
Mass deadly Russian strikes hit Ukrainian cities
Russia unleashed a mass air strike on Ukraine on Tuesday (January 23), local officials said, killing at least six people and wounding more than 70 others, as the Kremlin said the Russian military does not target civilians when it hits objects in Ukraine.
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January 24, 2024 07:19 UTC
The insurance industry
The insurance industry, known for its traditional practices, has now incorporated new technology into its landscape, propelling it into the next generation to enhance customer services. Comarch, a Polish multinational software and systems integrator, is introducing the latest IT solutions with a real-life case study from Thailand's well-established insurance company, Viriyah Insurance. This case study highlights both the growing development and the potential approach to combating possible frauds within the industry.
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January 23, 2024 16:42 UTC
Egat, PTT seek new heads amid transition
EGAT's floating solar power farm, with a capacity of 45 megawatts, at Sirindhorn Dam in Ubon Ratchathani province. Prasert Sinsukprasert, permanent secretary of the Energy Ministry, said the selection of a new Egat governor is expected to be finalised by the State Enterprises Policy Office in February. They are Thepparat Theppitak, Egat deputy governor and president of Electricity Generating Plc, the power generation arm of Egat, as well as three other deputy Egat governors: Thidade Eiamsai, Jiraporn Sirikum and Nitus Voraphonpiput. PTT is also selecting a new leader as its president and chief executive Auttapol Rerkpiboon is scheduled to retire in May. Candidates include Buranin Rattanasombat, PTT's senior executive vice-president for new business and infrastructure, Kongkrapan Intarajang, chief executive and president of PTT Global Chemical, the petrochemical arm of PTT, and Worawat Pitayasiri, chief executive and president of Global Power Synergy, the power generation arm of PTT.
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January 23, 2024 13:26 UTC