Corrupt public officials in Thailand could face death if proposal adopted
Corrupt public officials in Thailand could be staring on the death penalty should a proposal by the country's National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) for a stiffer sentence is adopted by the governme
Sun Jan 08 2017
Junta-picked Thai panel rejects controversial constitution
The constitution was rejected by 135 members of the National Reform Council (NRC) and approved by just 105, with seven abstentions.
Sun Sep 06 2015
Bangkok is drowning, due to rising sea level
A report by Thailand's National Reform Committee (NRC) claims that Bangkok could be underwater within two decades, due to rising sea level.
Thu Jul 23 2015
Thai protesters stage mass rally to press for reform
Thai anti-government protesters on Saturday launched a mass rally in the capital Bangkok to push for national reform before a new general election, China's Xinhua reported.
Sat Mar 29 2014
Yingluck proposes national reform council to recommend reforms
Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has announced an initiative to establish the National Reform Council (NRC) before the year ends.
Thu Dec 26 2013
Yingluck invite Thais to find solution to crisis
Thailand's caretaker PM Yingluck Shinawatra has invited all sectors of society and political parties to a meeting on Dec 15, to seek a solution to the current political turmoil and for national reform
Thu Dec 12 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024