House dissolution next as boundaries settled
The government is counting down to a House dissolution after the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday announced the electoral boundaries of the 400 constituencies.Continue Reading
Bishan hawkers surprised by study saying chicken rice is most expensive in their neighbourhood
The average price of chicken rice in Bishan is S$4.26, compared with the national average of S$3.80, according to the Institute of Policy Studies.Continue Reading
Privacy or your own kitchen? Mixed reactions from public rental tenants to new hostel set-up
An upcoming public rental housing scheme for singles will offer tenants their own room but shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Continue Reading
Mixed views on canal project
Despite winning the “2020 Asian Townscape Awards” after undergoing renovation for several years, Ong Ang Canal in Phra Nakhon district has received mixed reactions from locals and tourists.Continue Reading
What China’s baby woes mean for its economic ambitions
The country’s ageing population and shrinking workforce are a threat to its economic growth.Continue Reading
Chuvit accused of defaming BJT Party
Bhumjaithai’s 400 potential election candidates have been asked to file defamation complaints against former politician Chuvit Kamolvisit, in an apparent counter attack after the massage parlour tycoon vowed to “destroy” the party.Continue Reading
Thai voter attitudes surveyed
While Thai people’s faith in democracy has declined over the past 20 years, they believe it will one day turn around and improve, according to academics at the King Prajadhipok’s Institute (KPI).Continue Reading
Anutin downplays recent meeting with PPRP chief
Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday that he is open to holding talks with any political party for the time being, and that the party is expected to win 70 House seats in the upcoming general election.Continue Reading
Ex-TOT chief gets 20-year sentence
Former TOT president Varut Suvakorn has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and ordered to pay about one billion baht to the state agency for an unauthorised deal with Samart I-Mobile in 2008.Continue Reading
‘Must have, must carry’ rule to end
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission’s (NBTC) Television Broadcasting Service Subcommittee yesterday agreed to cancel its “must have, must carry” rule.Continue Reading