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Thaksin defends entertainment complexes as critic decries ‘sin economy’
Online Reporters, Published on 18/01/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has defended the government’s entertainment complex bill, pointing out the contentious matter of a casino represents only 10% of each site, while a Democrat Party member is accusing the Pheu Thai-led administration of seeking to establish a “sin economy”.
Democrats prepare to put new pick in hot seat
Published on 09/07/2023
» A new Democrat leader should have a clean track record and a clear vision and be ready to work while in the opposition, said former Democrat Party leader Chuan Leekpai.
Chuan warns Dems over coalition choice
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2023
» Former Democrat Party leader Chuan Leekpai warned his party it would tread a dangerous path if it joined a coalition government full of people who he said listen to so-called cheats.
Suchatvee asked to vie for top Dems' job
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/07/2023
» Suchatvee Suwansawat, the Democrat Party's Bangkok governor candidate, has been asked to stand in the party leadership contest, although he has not decided whether to put his name in the hat, according to a source in the Democrats.
Democrats deny bid to join MFP-led coalition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/05/2023
» Key Democrat figures on Friday rejected media reports that the party was seeking to join the coalition led by the Move Forward Party (MFP).
Lese majeste stance could sink Dems' PM vote
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/05/2023
» The Democrat Party are mulling over whether its members should elect Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister and whether any support should be conditional based on how the lese majeste law is to be handled.
Consensus on need to support farmers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/05/2023
» There is broad political agreement on the importance of sustainable farming, food safety and security, and the need to tackle poverty among farmers, an 11-party forum on agriculture and food security agreed recently.
Parties unveil 'back to basics', graft policies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/04/2023
» The Democrat Party has pledged to push anti-corruption initiatives and treat the issue as an urgent national agenda item if elected back in office.
Democrats pitch recovery plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/03/2023
» The Democrat Party on Sunday unveiled its economic team with a promise to inject 1 trillion baht into the country's financial system to boost the economic recovery.
King Bhumibol award for soil scientists
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/12/2022
» Two soil scientists from Mexico have been named the winners of the King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award 2022.