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Options lacking in charter debate
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/02/2026
» A public referendum on whether Thailand should undertake a complete rewrite of the constitution will be held on Sunday, the same day as the general election.
Doctor’s dismissal not political, PM Anutin insists
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday rejected claims that the dismissal of Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, a former hospital director and current election candidate, was politically motivated or linked to the Bhumjaithai Party.
Referendum drive sags
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/01/2026
» With less than a month until voters head to the polls, public sentiment on whether to approve the drafting of a new constitution remains largely static, with no clear momentum on either side of the referendum.
Nuts and bolts of the referendum
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/01/2026
» Thailand is heading towards another national referendum on constitutional change, to coincide with the next general election on Feb 8.
Bhokin backs MPs to choose PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Thai Sang Thai Party is campaigning to amend the constitution to ensure the prime minister is selected solely by members of parliament, party strategist Bhokin Bhalakula told the Bangkok Post.
Cabinet permits changes to sub deal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved amendments to the long-delayed Chinese procurement submarine project, including a switch from German-made engines to Chinese-made ones and a 1,217-day extension to the construction timeline.
Bhumjaithai hits back at critic seeking its dissolution
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/05/2025
» Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has urged the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to summon party critic Nathaporn Toprayoon for his alleged involvement in the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative scandal.
China-made sub deal decision looms
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/05/2025
» The government expects to decide soon whether it will proceed with the submarine procurement project, says Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Casino plan could lead to Pheu Thai's downfall
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/03/2025
» The government's approval of casino-entertainment complexes could be a trigger for widespread opposition to the Pheu Thai-led administration.
Jail only option for ex-Thai PM Yingluck
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/01/2025
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra won't be eligible to be detained outside of prison if she returns to the country as she has yet to meet new criteria for the soon-to-come alternative prison detention programme, said Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong on Tuesday.