The National Reform Council (NRSA) has made a proposal that goes very far. They want the government to introduce a law that makes it possible to take fingerprints and make a face scan when someone buys a mobile phone, SIM card or calling minutes.

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A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– International community very concerned about Article 44
– Thai media wants clarity from Prayut about press freedom
– WHO investigates complaint about employee
– Noor (59) shoots friend in Cha-am while playing darts
– Two tourists die in a traffic accident

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Sensational press in Thailand?

By Gringo
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November 15 2011

All self-respecting newspapers, anywhere in the world, but certainly the newspaper with the largest circulation in a given country, have a responsibility to their subscribers and readers to publish truthful news articles.

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Since the national press is sorely lacking in reporting on a possible imminent catastrophe of unparalleled proportions, I thought; you know what, let me write a piece. I hear you thinking, attentive reader; “an imminent catastrophe? Will Britney Spears give an extra concert in Ahoy? Has the oil in Libya run out? Or is Sarkozy's daughter not Sarkozy's after all? No, luckily it's not all that bad. It …

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By Khun Peter Even for insiders, understanding Thai politics (and culture) is difficult. Nothing is what it seems. As a result, wrong conclusions are quickly drawn. The coverage in the Dutch press is also often downright bad. Hans wrote about this before. Today I saw an article in Elsevier. Not the best, though. What an amateur story. Quickly put something on paper on…

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