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PM orders blitz on scams, Thais push for global action
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) to strengthen coordination across agencies to combat online scams and call centre fraud.
Wan seeks international backing to tackle fraud
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/10/2025
» Thailand will propose a draft resolution on combating global scammers as an emergency item at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly, seeking international cooperation to tackle rising cross-border fraud.
Amnesty hopes rise
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/10/2025
» The House of Representatives made good progress in pushing for the long-awaited amnesty bill this month. The bill, which is now known as the "peace-building legislation", was submitted early this month to the Lower House.
Ukrainian lawmakers seek Thai role in rebuild efforts
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 04/10/2025
» Ukraine has called on Thailand to appoint a special trade envoy to Kyiv to help coordinate reconstruction efforts in the war-torn country.
Amnesty bill submitted for debate this month
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/10/2025
» The amnesty bill has been submitted to House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha for inclusion on the House agenda, with second and third readings expected before the current parliamentary session ends later this month, according to a source.
Wars and Geopolitical Tensions Drive Global Oil Prices Higher
Published on 19/09/2025
» Global crude oil prices have edged higher in recent months as prolonged wars and geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt energy supplies. Between July 1 and September 15, 2025, ICE Brent crude rose by US$1.51 per barrel from the previous quarter, averaging US$68.16 per barrel. The increase was driven mainly by the escalating war between Russia and Ukraine. Although US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a peace deal and ceasefire, the summit ended without agreement, and both sides continued retaliatory strikes.
Repeat drink drivers in campaign's sights
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/09/2025
» The network against drunk driving is urging tougher enforcement against repeat drunk drivers after figures from the 2025 Songkran holiday revealed cases more than doubled from the previous year.
Instability hurts refugees' hopes
Oped, Published on 09/09/2025
» Thailand's political situation has remained tense since the violent clashes that erupted along the Thai-Cambodian border, which fueled a wave of right-wing nationalism and boosted the military's popularity. This was followed by the Constitutional Court's ruling to dismiss Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the prime minister, on charges of ethical misconduct, which forced the entire cabinet to step down.
House dissolution 'on cards'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/09/2025
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party said it has made preparations to dissolve the House of Representatives, following indications that a majority of MPs from the main opposition People's Party (PP) may support former coalition partner Bhumjaithai in forming the next government.
Surveying the wreckage
Business, Published on 30/08/2025
» Some pundits see warning signs for Thai economic prospects following the Constitutional Court's ruling that dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office for violating ethical standards in a leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen about a border dispute.