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PM urged to push for Tak Bai arrests
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/09/2024
» Opposition MP Romadon Panjor has urged Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to do more to ensure that police promptly bring suspects in two cases stemming from the 2004 Tak Bai massacre to stand trial, as the deadline draws near.
Thailand kicks off first phase of digital wallet scheme
Reuters, Published on 25/09/2024
» The government on Wednesday launched the first phase of its flagship US$14 billion stimulus handout scheme, which will eventually see an estimated 45 million people receive 10,000 baht each, saying it would spark economic activity.
Let's give a hip hippo hooray for soft power!
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 25/09/2024
» Every breath you take / Every move you make / Every step you take / The world is watching you.
Can Thailand lead reboot of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue?
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/09/2024
» In 2002, Thailand brought together major Asian nations to form the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD). It was a bold and visionary move to create a powerful platform to foster pan-Asian economic integration after the 1997 Asia financial crisis or the Tom Yum Kung crisis.
Kamronwit wins PAO election re-run in Pathum Thani
Online Reporters, Published on 23/09/2024
» Former chairman Pol Lt Gen Kamronwit Toopkrajang was re-elected chair of the Pathum Thani provincial administration organisation (PAO) on Sunday, comfortably defeating rival Chan Puangpetch in a re-run of the annulled previous poll.
Thailand's House to debate amnesty bill
Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2024
» Parliamentarians will debate on Thursday to determine whether an amnesty bill should cover offenders of Section 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the lese majeste law.
Pheu Thai's by-election win strengthens coalition's unity
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party's victory in the Phitsanulok by-election on Sept 15 signals that the coalition parties led by Pheu Thai will continue to collaborate and unite against the opposition People's Party (PP) in the next general election, according to political observers.
Flak mounts over Thai charter rewrite bid
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/09/2024
» Opposition is mounting against a bid by the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the main opposition People's Party (PP) to amend parts of the 2017 constitution, particularly provisions concerning the ethical standards for political office-holders.
Cast out into the cold
News, Published on 21/09/2024
» It is now apparent who was more expendable between the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party in the eyes of Pheu Thai.
United Thai Nation Party opposes partial charter rewrite
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2024
» Coalition partner, the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), voiced opposition to the attempt by the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the main opposition People's Party (PP) to amend parts of the 2017 constitution, including one concerning the ethical standards to which political officeholders are held.