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Reshuffle ruffles some
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024
» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.
Anutin issues order to halt gun licences
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/11/2023
» Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed an order instructing firearms registrars to stop issuing licences to carry guns for one year in an attempt to curb gun violence, said Traisuree Taisaranakul, secretary to the interior minister.
MoU won't cause problems, says MFP
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/06/2023
» Amending Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law, is a key campaign pledge of the Move Forward Party (MFP), but questions have arisen as to whether the party will be able to pursue the issue.
Prayut would 'give UTN a boost'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/11/2022
» The United Thai Nation Party (UTN), also known as the Ruam Thai Sang Chart, is poised to do well in the next general election if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha decides to join it, academics say.
China 'ready to emerge'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/10/2022
» Maintaining neutrality and a balanced foreign policy amid rising tensions among global powers will help Thailand benefit from China's new administration, which comprises mostly reform-minded executives, according to academics.
Masks no longer compulsory
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/06/2022
» The government has lifted its face mask mandate and advised vulnerable groups and those who suspect they may be infected to still use them for the sake of personal and public health.
Sathit's twin challenge
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/03/2022
» Democrat veteran Sathit Pitutecha is now wearing two hats, one as deputy public health minister and the other as chair of the parliamentary panel scrutinising two organic laws related to the new election system.
Empowering women in the South
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/03/2022
» The deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek has assumed the role of a special representative in solving the security unrest in the deep South.
Will the PM dissolve the House?
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/01/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has said many times that he does not have any intention of dissolving the House of Representatives before two organic laws related to the election system are amended, and he intends to remain in his job to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit 2022. He has also vowed to complete his term.
No 'one-size fits all' model suited for lockdowns, experts say
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/07/2021
» Thailand is struggling with soaring Covid-19 infections with more than 14,000 new cases a day. The Public Health Ministry has flagged a tougher lockdown like the one imposed by the Chinese government in Wuhan last year as it mulls how to tackle the fast-spreading Delta variant.