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Problems and more problems
News, Published on 27/07/2024
» The three-tier Senate poll turned out to be one of the most complicated races of its kind and also one that is hugely problematic.
Chess game continues for Anutin, BJT
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/07/2024
» The rise to power of a group of senators who are closely affiliated with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), having clinched the top positions in the Upper House, serves as a game-changer for Anutin Charnvirakul and the second-largest party in the coalition government.
'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.
Chalerm vows to act solo if Pheu Thai won't let him go
Published on 25/07/2024
» Veteran politician Chalerm Ubumrung has vowed to act independently in keeping the Pheu Thai Party in check after it repeatedly refused to expel him.
Prosecutors delay decision on Srisuwan extortion case
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» Prosecutors have postponed their decision on whether to indict prolific petitioner Srisuwan Janya, former red-shirt activist Yoswaris Chuklom and three others over the alleged extortion of the head of the Rice Department until Aug 28.
Pride and prejudice in the ‘Land of Smiles’
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/07/2024
» Despite the tremendous success of Thailand in passing the same-sex marriage bill, the nation still needs to work on other LGBTQ+ issues to ensure equality and pride on a sustained basis.
Thailand bets on B500bn cash handout to revive economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/07/2024
» The government expects the rollout of a long-delayed cash handout to most adult citizens to help reverse a slump in economic activity and tackle the highest household debt in Southeast Asia.
Court sets Aug 14 for decision in Srettha dismissal case
Published on 24/07/2024
» The Constitutional Court announced on Wednesday that it will deliver its ruling on Aug 14 in a case seeking the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.