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Thaksin ‘expected to be paroled in May’
Online Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to be granted parole in May, when he will have served two-thirds of his one-year prison term, according to a source at the Department of Corrections.
Thaksin completes one month behind bars
Online Reporters, Published on 09/10/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has completed the first 30 days of his one-year sentence at Klongprem Central Prison and remains in good spirits, his family said on Thursday.
When superstition meets the lottery: Thai traditions of prediction
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2025
» Superstition and lottery buying are deeply rooted in the Land of Smiles, and the two often overlap. Many Thais rely on superstition to help guide them in choosing winning numbers, though such practices are more cultural than guaranteed paths to success.
Ever wonder why Thais offer Red Fanta to the spirits?
Online Reporters, Published on 23/07/2025
» Visitors to Thailand are often intrigued by the small, ornate structures known as spirit houses usually found outside homes and businesses and often also as roadside shrines.
Loy Krathong festival to draw 750,000 tourists to Sukothai: DPM Somsak
Online Reporters, Published on 19/11/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said he expected the Loy Krathong festival in the northern province of Sukhothai from Nov 18-27 to draw as many as 750,000 tourists and generate up to 800 million baht in revenue.
Anutin clarifies alcohol sales hours for 4am closing
Online Reporters, Published on 07/11/2023
» Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul issued a clarification on Tuesday, saying that nightspots in the four areas where opening hours will be extended will be able to serve alcohol until 4am under their existing licences.
UTN ready to be in opposition, says Thanakorn
Online Reporters, Published on 16/05/2023
» The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) is ready for its role on the opposition benches of the House of Representatives after faring below expectations in Sunday's general election, deputy leader Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on Tuesday.
Pheu Thai promotes 'liquor for the people' policy
Online Reporters, Published on 03/11/2022
» The Pheu Thai Party has jumped on the bandwagon with a pledge to push for the opening up of the beer and spirits industry to more people in a bid to end restrictions that favour large companies.
Kla: Scrap ban on alcohol sales from 2-5pm
Online Reporters, Published on 18/06/2022
» The government should scrap the ban on alcohol sales from 2pm to 5pm to support the tourism recovery, says Atavit Suwannapakdee, secretary-general of the Kla Party.
Loy Krathong gets conditional nod from PM
Online Reporters, Published on 31/10/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has given the green light for this year's annual Loy Krathong festival to be held throughout the country to preserve the Thai tradition, but Covid-19 restrictions must be strictly observed, the Public Relations Department reported.