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  • Death penalty dies

    Chief constitution author Meechai Ruchupan says he still believes corrupt politicians should be subject to the death penalty but agreed to remove the stipulation from the organics laws he still is tweaking. (Photo by Chanat Katanyu)

    Politics -The constitution's author 'noted the criticism' and over his better judgement is replacing life in prison as the ultimate penalty for corrupt politicians.

  • Where's Dhammajayo

    Police believe Dhammakaya sect founder Phra Dhammajayo is still in Thailand, but are trying to locate him so they can slap on cuffs if an arrest warrant ever is issued. (File photos)

    General -Police think the Dhammakaya sect founder is still in Thailand, but are trying to locate him so they can slap on cuffs if an arrest warrant ever is issued.

  • Promenade 'will go ahead'

    Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials got an earful at an emotional public hearing on the promenade, and are certain to get more of the same in coming months. (Photos by Chanat Katanyu)

    General -At an emotional hearing, City Hall said Chao Phraya River communities are encroaching on its land, and will remove them to make way for the promenade.

  • Cash for the poor

    The regime plans cash handouts of 1,500 to 3,000 baht apiece to poor people for New Year's Eve. (File photo)

    Politics -The government is not only cutting utility bills for the poor, but plans straight cash handouts totalling 10 billion baht - purported New Year's gifts.

  • The womanising man

    The Women and Men Progressive Movement Foundation, which conducted the poll on womanising with ThaiHealth, is a victims' group which runs promotion videos such as this one, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8fm9a_pjBQ" target="_blank">Women Against Abuse, on YouTube</a>.

    General -Some 70% of Thai men have 'many' secret sexual partners and 45% hit women, because real men flirt and drink - or so men told ThaiHealth pollsters.

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  • Mark your calendar

    Veera Prateepchaikul

    Mark your calendar

    In nine days, the Office of the Attorney-General may finally decide to go ahead with prosecution of Phra Dhammajayo for money laundering and more.

    21 Nov 2016 at 04:30

  • End the draft

    Surasak Glahan

    End the draft

    Outdated conscription goes on every April, when we should have opted for voluntary military service or professional recruitment long ago.

    21 Nov 2016 at 04:25

  • Death, he wrote

    Editorial

    Death, he wrote

    Mr Meechai's proposed penalty for corruption politicians is out of touch with the times, not to mention his claim of non-bias is not credible.

    21 Nov 2016 at 04:20

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GDP forecasts fall slightly

GDP forecasts fall slightly

An ebb in the third quarter has prompted the state planning agency to cut its GDP growth forecast for 2016 from 3.3% to 3.2%, and next year's forecast to a range of 3-4%.

Chatrudee Theparat & Pawee sirimai

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  • Feature

    Hold the sugar!

    Hold the sugar!

    Under the country's blistering heatwave, something cold and sweet is always welcomed with open arms. Think the popular...

    Arusa Pisuthipan

    People

    Saipin Korpenjawan

    Saipin Korpenjawan

    If you're a vinyl diehard in this city, then you probably know of Vinyl Die Hards record store - if not...

  • Bangkok Explorer

    • Seacon War Of Steel 2

      Seacon War Of Steel 2

      Seacon Square is accepting applications for the Seacon War Of Steel 2, offering 300,000 baht and a trophy from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Held in collaboration with Pepsi and...

    • Freepeople

      Freepeople

      Thai artist and graphic designer Pom Jitpratuk will showcase his latest collection during the "Freepeople" exhibition at The Gallery at Pullman Bangkok Hotel G from tomorrow to Jan...

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