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Charter debate draws interest
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/01/2026
» A public debate on the referendum on whether to approve the drafting of a new constitution will be held on Jan 25, following strong interest from both supporters and opponents of constitutional redrafting.
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 shoots down Prayut rumour
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/08/2025
» The governing Pheu Thai Party has dismissed speculation it is preparing to nominate Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, a coup leader and former prime minister, as a candidate for premier in the next election.
Coalition reshuffle edging closer
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has confirmed she is considering a cabinet reshuffle but emphasised that any changes would be discussed with coalition partners.
PM shores up trade prospects on UK trip
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra sought collaboration from the UK private sector and Thai businesses during her visit to London this week to support the government's efforts to boost trade, push for a free trade agreement and increase employment for Thais, according to government spokesman Jirayu Huangsap.
Ex-MP seeks Bhumjaithai dissolution for Senate meddling
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/05/2025
» A reserve senator and former Pheu Thai MP, has petitioned the Election Commission to consider asking the Constitutional Court to dissolve the Bhumjaithai Party for alleged interference in last year’s Senate election.
PM defends Thaksin’s debt proposal
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday defended an idea floated by her father, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, to address the household debt problem by allowing private companies to buy and manage debt from the banking system.
TDRI wants govt to upskill workers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/03/2025
» The Thailand Development Research Institute Foundation (TDRI) has urged the government to prioritise upskilling and reskilling Thai workers as a means of addressing economic inequality and the challenges posed by an ageing population.
Department of Special Investigation to limit Senate probe
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/03/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation's (DSI) special cases board refused to look into claims of criminal association related to last year's Senate election but agreed to investigate allegations of money laundering.
Senate row could lead to court cases
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/07/2024
» A lawyer for senator-elect Keskamol Pleansamai says at least three people could face defamation suits for speculating about the educational background of his client.