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Challenge to HIV restrictions in French armed forces goes before top court

Several organisations have brought a case before France’s highest court to challenge the continued exclusion of people living with HIV from certain posts in the armed forces, gendarmerie and fire services.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 15

France’s top court upholds Le Pen’s dismissal as local councillor

France’s Council of State has confirmed the dismissal of far right leader Marine Le Pen from her role as departmental councillor, following her conviction in March for using EU funds to pay party staff and a five-year ban from holding public office.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 11, 2025

Top French court rejects C8 and NRJ12 pleas to keep broadcasting

French TV stations C8 and NRJ12 will cease broadcasting on 28 February after the Council of State, France's top court, rejected their appeals against the removal of their frequencies.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 21, 2025

Cabinet approves tax on share sales

The cabinet has approved a financial transaction tax on individual stock investors, ending a four-decade waiver.

Bangkok Post · Nov 29, 2022

Govt U-turns on land plan

The government is reportedly backing down from its plan to allow wealthy foreigners to purchase up to one rai of land for residential purposes in return for investments, after the proposal drew fierce criticism.

Bangkok Post · Nov 7, 2022

Prayut: Foreign land ownership rules can change

A new bill to allow eligible foreigners to hold land ownership in Thailand are being vetted by the Council of State and it can still be changed, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 1, 2022

New flak for foreign land ownership bill

The government is listening to every concern about the proposal to allow foreigners to hold land ownership of up to one rai for residential purposes, said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-Ngam.

Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022

French state fined further €20 million for inadequate action over air pollution

France's highest administrative court on Monday ordered the state to pay €20 million in fines for failing to improve air quality in major cities. The penalties came on top of another €10 million from the same court for the same reason in 2021.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 18, 2022

Board needs to define NBTC's authority

The board of the telecom regulator will have to define its authority first as to whether it has the power to approve or reject the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) at its meeting aimed at considering the deal on Oct 12, a source at the…

Bangkok Post · Oct 4, 2022

Telco merger up in air

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is expected to make a decision on the controversial merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) on Oct 12.

Bangkok Post · Oct 2, 2022