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Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govt
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/04/2026
» Thailand's Songkran festival has been named the world’s liveliest festival, according to the government.
Borwornsak blames Hat Yai chaos on local management
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/11/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno has blamed local mismanagement for the Hat Yai floods, criticising municipal authorities for neglecting existing drainage systems and failing to expand new ones, which he said worsened the disaster.
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.
Businesses in tourist areas to receive extra tax breaks
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/10/2025
» The government has expanded its double tax deduction programme for corporate expenses on training, seminars and domestic travel, extending eligibility to selected districts in major tourist provinces to help stimulate local economies and promote regional tourism.
Phumtham finds fault with Anutin over Khao Kradong
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/09/2025
» Former deputy premier Phumtham Wechayachai has admitted he was taken aback by Progressive Movement chairman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit's remarks on the controversial Khao Kradong and the Senate election fixing.
Bhumjaithai not bothered by ‘cannabis king’ headline
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/09/2025
» A headline in an international media outlet describing prime minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul as “Thailand’s cannabis king” has some people fuming, but those in his own Bhumjaithai Party are not among them.
Pheu Thai coalition on brink
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/08/2025
» Under mounting external threats and equally pressing internal tussles, the government and the "two Shinawatras" are bracing for a decisive turning point in the next few months.
Border drones 'mostly from Cambodia'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/08/2025
» Most of the drones sighted carrying out surveillance work along the border in recent days originated from Cambodia, according to Thailand's Defence Ministry.
PM promotes pants showcasing provincial symbols
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her ministers showed off some distinctive fashion choices on Wednesday as part of a campaign to encourage Thais to help promote pants with distinctive patterns representing their provinces during the Songkran festival.
Party planned after Phu Phrabat Unesco plaudit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/02/2025
» The government will host a ceremony on Friday to install the World Heritage logo at Phu Phrabat Historical Park in Udon Thani Province.