Social media uproar over claimed registration of ‘Pang Cha’ trademark

An uproar broke out on social media yesterday (Monday) after a popular Bangkok restaurant posted the image of one of its dishes called “Pang Cha” on Facebook, claiming that the name of the dessert had been registered with the Department of Intellectual Property under the Trademark Protection Act. Thailand protests China over registration of “Monthong” […]

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Pattani bomb attack leaves 3 dead, 5 injured

PATTANI: One policeman and two defence volunteers were killed and five police injured when their patrol was ambushed in Yarang district on Monday night. Two insurgents killed by soldiers in Pattani clashes The ambush occured in front of the tambon Yarang municipal office on Yarang-Mayo Road in tambon Yarang about 10.50pm. The patrol consisted of […]

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Thaksin Shinawatra can seek pardon despite opposition: prison boss

Corrections authorities insist former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra can seek a royal pardon while opponents object to such a request, saying he was investigated for lese majeste. Paetongtarn Shinawatra visits he father Thaksin in hospital Nastee Thongplad, governor of the Bangkok Remand Prison, said on Sunday that Thaksin, like all convicts, had the right to […]

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra visits he father Thaksin in hospital

A press conference will be held at Pheu Thai headquarters on Tuesday about the latest condition of convicted Thaksin Shinawatra, who is receiving medical treatment at the Police General Hospital in Bangkok. Police Hospital Senior Doctor Says Thaksin’s Health Still a Concern This is according to Thaksin’s youngest daughter Paetongtarn, who was speaking after visiting […]

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Police Hospital Senior Doctor Says Thaksin’s Health Still a Concern

BANGKOK (NNT) – Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was still being treated in hospital over the weekend and a senior doctor said his condition remained a concern, three days after his historic return from self-exile. Ailing Thaksin Shinawatra can have visitors from August 28 The 74-year-old Thaksin was hospitalized after suffering chest tightness and high […]

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