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05/02-2012, Klokken: 01:00:00 GMT Kittisak Prokkati, a lecturer at Thammasat University's Faculty of Law, called for Parliament to approve the appointment of monarchs in the future during an interview in which he gave his perspectives on the Nitirat group's proposals involving changes to laws on lese majeste offences. DSI keen to tap phones of dealers in prison 05/02-2012, Klokken: 01:00:00 GMT The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) yesterday welcomed Deputy PM Chalerm Yoobamrung's idea to tap the phones of inmates allegedly involved with drug-trafficking rings, and may seek court permission to do this at certain prisons. Pheu Thai says does not seek change to Article 112 05/02-2012, Klokken: 01:00:00 GMT The Pheu Thai Party has no policy to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code, which involves lese majeste offences, deputy party spokesman Sunisa Lerpakawat said yesterday. Water projects to be sped up 05/02-2012, Klokken: 01:00:00 GMT Officials focusing on the viability of designated floodways; coordination at provincial level is key, says premier Capital should be moved to Northeast, top scientist says 05/02-2012, Klokken: 01:00:00 GMT Dr Art-Ong Jumsai na Ayudhya, a former scientist at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), has called for the relocation of Thailand's capital to the Northeast. Psychology of absolute monarchy lingers: scholar 04/02-2012, Klokken: 01:00:00 GMT Some Thais still relate to the monarchy institution as if they lived under an absolute monarchy, leading them to become enraged when faced with people they think want to criticise the institution, said Thammasat University political scientist Kasian Techapeera. Rector defends Nitirat but slammed over 'gag order' 04/02-2012, Klokken: 01:00:00 GMT Thammasat University rector Somkid Lertpaithoon yesterday defended the Nitirat group of law lecturers and its leader Worachet Pakeerut for seeking amendments to the lese-majeste law. BOT raise growth forecast 04/02-2012, Klokken: 01:00:00 GMT The economy is set to see higher growth this year, driven mainly by domestic demand after last year's floods, but downside risks remain in the growth of trading countries, the Bank of Thailand said. Revolution looms for Thai digital television 04/02-2012, Klokken: 01:00:00 GMT NBTC expects more than 100 channels to be on air in the next five years Victims of state violence in South to be compensated 04/02-2012, Klokken: 01:00:00 GMT Victims of violence by security officials in the deep South and those killed or injured during political protests since 2005 will be compensated equally by the government, Deputy Prime Minister Yongyuth Wichaidit said yesterday. Action on new ministers unlikely 03/02-2012, Klokken: 17:05:00 GMT The Office of the Ombudsman is unlikely to take action against two newly appointed Cabinet members for alleged moral wrongdoing because the petition against them was filed before they assumed office, Ombudsman Siracha Charoenpanij said Friday. Supreme Commander: Govt should rein in Nitirat 03/02-2012, Klokken: 14:34:00 GMT The government should rein in the debate on the monarchy, Supreme Commander General Thanasak Patimaprakorn said on Friday, voicing opposition to the push by the Nitirat academic group to amend the lese majeste law. No conclusion yet on repayment period: TBA 03/02-2012, Klokken: 14:29:00 GMT The period to clear the Financial Institutions Development Fund's debt remains uncertain, as long as state-owned banks are left out, said Thai Bankers' Association Secretary General Twatchai Yongkittikul. Global volatility leads to volatile baht 03/02-2012, Klokken: 13:59:00 GMT The Bank of Thailand attributed the current volatility of the Thai baht to sharp fluctuations of the euro against dollar. Thammasat 'is open' to academic events 03/02-2012, Klokken: 01:00:00 GMT Debate on Article 112 permissible on campus but not collection of signatures or politically related activity: rector Staporn Kavitanon passes away 02/02-2012, Klokken: 20:31:00 GMT Famous technocrat Staporn Kavitanon passed away today after 6 days of hospitalisation, at the age of 72. 13 nations urged to withdraw their travel advisory 02/02-2012, Klokken: 17:29:00 GMT Thailand is calling on 13 countries to withdraw their advisory against travelling to the Kingdom based on fears of possible terrorist attacks, senior government figures said Thursday. Two financial decrees pased despite the opposition's walkout 02/02-2012, Klokken: 15:48:00 GMT The ruling Phue Thai Party on Thursday pushed for the passage of two financial decrees related flood control following a two-day debate and despite the walkout by the opposition Democrat Party. Executive decrees to worsen confidence: Korn 02/02-2012, Klokken: 15:28:00 GMT The government is hurting investor confidence instead of boosting it, through the issuance of two executive decrees that involve the operations of the Bank of Thailand, said former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij. Regional meeting on AIDS in Bangkok 02/02-2012, Klokken: 14:44:00 GMT Governments of countries across the Asia-Pacific region will meet in Bangkok during February 6-8 for high-level talks on how to speed up regional action to meet international commitments on AIDS. |
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