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Pirapan vows 'action, not rhetoric'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/02/2026
» Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, leader of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, is ready for a fight. As the party's No.1 prime ministerial candidate for the Feb 8 general election, he has formally declared his return to the political battlefield under a slogan that leaves little room for ambiguity: "Decisive Crisis Resolution, Transforming the Nation".
Rising to the AI challenge
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/01/2026
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping nearly every sector of society -- from state agencies and private businesses to independent organisations, education and the media. Yet despite AI's growing presence, Thailand remains largely a technology taker rather than a technology maker, relying heavily on foreign platforms and expertise.
Afternoon alcohol ban under review
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/11/2025
» Thai authorities will discuss lifting the ban on afternoon alcohol sales after facing heavy criticism from businesses and the public, Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum said on Wednesday.
Thai-Cambodian border deal chances 'in doubt'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/11/2025
» A peace agreement signed in Malaysia between Thailand and Cambodia to manage their border dispute has been widely welcomed although security analysts warn that its long-term sustainability remains uncertain.
Anutin: Government 'laying foundations' for reform
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has promised the next four months of his administration will not be wasted, signalling a strong push for reform and national progress. He also emphasised the importance of equal justice for all citizens, not just a select few.
Envoys taken on govt-led southern tour
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/10/2025
» SONGKHLA: The National Security Council (NSC), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), has led ambassadors and embassy officials from 21 countries on a three-day visit to Songkhla in a bid to reshape perceptions about safety in Thailand's southern border provinces.
Reviving the Chinese tourist market in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/09/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dropped sharply this year, testing the new government's ability to restore confidence in what was once the country's largest tourism market before the pandemic.
Visa help for Cambodian labour 'in limbo'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/07/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a six-month extension for Cambodian migrant workers employed in border provinces.
OCSC tightens grip on exam cheating problem
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/07/2025
» The Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) has reaffirmed its confidence in rigorous anti-cheating measures for civil service entrance examinations, says Deputy Secretary-General Kitipong Maharatthanawong.
Opposition targets deputy House speaker over budgetary instructions
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/06/2025
» The opposition People's Party (PP) is gearing up to petition the Constitutional Court to rule whether Deputy House Speaker Pichet Chuamuangphan violated Article 144 of the constitution for passing budgetary instructions to his adviser for parliamentary seminars.