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Move Forward ‘expels’ its deputy speaker
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2023
» The Move Forward Party has decided to “expel” its Phitsanulok MP Padipat Suntiphada so that he can continue to serve as deputy speaker of the House of Representatives.
Cabinet approves economic stimuli, including visa-free scheme
Online Reporters, Published on 13/09/2023
» The new cabinet at its first official meeting on Wednesday approved several measures intended to boost the economy - lower electricity and diesel prices, a visa-free scheme for two countries, a farm debt moratorium and fortnightly salaries for government officials.
Oil leak off Si Racha, clean-up started
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2023
» A pipeline ruptured while oil was being pumped from a tanker at a jetty off Si Racha, in Chon Buri province, on Sunday night, but the spill had been confined and the slick mapped, and the clean up started, officials said.
Royal pardon reduces Thaksin’s jail term to one year
Online Reporters, Published on 01/09/2023
» His Majesty the King has granted a royal pardon to Thaksin Shinawatra, reducing the former prime minister’s combined jail sentence from eight years to one, according to an announcement published in the Royal Gazette on Friday.
Wissanu defends Pol Gen Patcharawat's suitability for cabinet post
Online Reporters, Published on 29/08/2023
» Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Tuesday that Pol Gen Patcharawat Wongsuwon's earlier dismissal from the position of national police chief did not disqualify him from serving in the new Srettha cabinet.
Long holiday a boon for Ko Samui tourism
Online Reporters, Published on 28/07/2023
» The Ko Samui airport in the southern province of Surat Thani has become lively and crowded with many Thai and foreign tourists, who started arriving at this famous island resort on Friday, the first day of a six-day long holiday, thanks to the cabinet's decision to declare Monday, July 31, an extra day off.
National park chief probed after discovery of encroaching resorts
Online Reporters, Published on 28/07/2023
» The head of Khao Kho National Park has been ordered to be transferred to an inactive post, and an inquiry has been launched after several resorts were found encroaching on a forest reserve in Phetchabun province.
62 macaques rescued from wildlife smugglers
Online Reporters, Published on 26/07/2023
» Sixty-two macaques were abandoned by fleeing wildlife traffickers intercepted by a goverment border patrol in Nong Khai province on Wednesday morning.
Cabinet approves extra day off, allows 6-day holiday
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2023
» The caretaker cabinet on Tuesday approved the cabinet secretariat's proposal to declare Monday July 31 a special government holiday, creating a six-day vacation period from July 28-Aug 2 to spur tourism.
Illegal guns seized, suspects arrested in nationwide crackdown
Online Reporters, Published on 23/07/2023
» Police have seized large quantities of illegal guns and ammunition and arrested 966 suspects in a month-long nationwide crackdown that began on July 1, deputy police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukwimol said on Sunday.