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'No place like home' as Thaksin turns 75
Online Reporters, Published on 26/07/2024
» All roads led to Thaksin Shinawatra's family mansion in Bangkok on Friday as the convicted former prime minister celebrated his 75th birthday.
Srettha, MFP face reckoning
News, Published on 26/07/2024
» The political temperature is expected to rise next month as the Constitutional Court will rule on two high-profile cases that will decide the fate of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Control law will pass, Anutin says
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/07/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared optimistic yesterday that a bill on controlling cannabis will be passed into law within the tenure of the current coalition government, while a health advocacy group called for a total ban on using cannabis for recreational purposes.
Thailand signals another U-turn on cannabis
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/07/2024
» Thailand will work towards controlling the use of cannabis through laws instead of re-listing it as a narcotic, according to Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in yet another policy U-turn.
Coalition allies deny making deals over golf
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/07/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party and coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party have denied striking any secret deals after former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul were spotted playing golf together at a resort in Nakhon Ratchasima at the weekend.
Senate voting brings alarm
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/07/2024
» The outcome of the Senate Speaker's selection on Tuesday has only substantiated fears that the Senate will not be as independent as it should be after Sen Mongkol Surasajja, a former Buri Ram governor who is reported to have links with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), was voted in with an overwhelming majority of 159 from the 200-seat Senate.
Senate Speaker roles give Bhumjaithai more clout
Published on 23/07/2024
» Senators believed to have political affiliations with the Bhumjaithai Party were chosen as the Senate Speaker and two deputies on Tuesday.
Thailand signals another U-turn on cannabis
Published on 23/07/2024
» Thailand will work towards controlling the use of cannabis through legislation instead of re-listing it as a narcotic, according to Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, signalling yet another policy U-turn.
Mongkol tipped as new Speaker
Published on 23/07/2024
» Senator Mongkol Surasajja, a former Buri Ram governor, is strongly tipped to be selected as the Senate Speaker when the Upper House convenes on Tuesday.
Senate splinters as factions vie to control Speaker pick
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/07/2024
» Senators are already campaigning for their choices to take up the coveted senate speaker and deputy roles.