Law ends loophole on child beating
Thailand has revised its civil code to ban the corporal punishment of children, a move hailed by child rights advocates as a crucial step toward shifting societal attitudes on parenting.
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City Hall under fire over earthquake compensation
City Hall has defended itself against criticism it paid inadequate compensation for home repair to some earthquake victims, saying more money could be forthcoming in exceptional cases.
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Cabinet reshuffle 'by July'
A cabinet reshuffle is expected to take place before July, with political observers saying there are likely to be changes to the line-up of ministers in charge of economic affairs.
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Prof Chaiyan Chaiyaporn
Chulalongkorn University political scientist Chaiyan Chaiyaporn is confident that a case involving his tearing up a ballot paper during the 2006 election will not disqualify him in his bid to be named a Constitutional Court judge.
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DSI seeks trio over ownership
A search is underway for three Thai executives of China Railway No.10 (Thailand) Co who are wanted by authorities in connection with the collapse of the State Audit Office building during the March 28 earthquake, which killed dozens of workers.
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Warnings as PM visits Cambodia
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will pay an official visit to Cambodia on Wednesday and Thursday.
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