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Suchart leaves poll zoning up to Bhumjaithai chiefs
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/11/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Suchart Chomklin has signalled he will leave decisions on Chon Buri's electoral zoning to senior figures in the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), amid reports that former culture minister Sontaya Kunplome -- head of the influential Chon Buri political clan -- is preparing to defect from Pheu Thai to the BJT.
'Textile Day' to honour Queen Sirikit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/05/2022
» Aug 12 has been declared National Thai Textile Day to coincide with the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother who led efforts to modernise the domestic textile industry.
Capital vote 'not a bellwether'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/05/2022
» Academics say the victory of independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt in Bangkok's gubernatorial election and the gains made by the Pheu Thai and Move Forward parties in the capital's councillor polls only reflect the political sentiment in major cities.
Govt to launch four major tourism events in capital
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/05/2022
» The government is planning to launch four big events in Bangkok to promote tourism in the capital, says Traisuree Taisaranakul, deputy government spokesperson.
Pattaya mayor announces poll pick
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/03/2022
» Chon Buri: Outgoing Pattaya mayor Sonthaya Kunplome said on Thursday he will field a member of his group as a candidate in the Pattaya City mayoral election in May.
Recognition sought for iconic tom yum kung soup
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/03/2021
» The Culture Ministry is to seek having the iconic tom yum kung spicy prawn soup listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) as part of Thailand's intangible cultural heritage.
Songkran splashing likely to be banned
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/03/2021
» The small Covid-19 panel will likely propose a ban on all forms of water splashing, use of powder paste and foam parties during the Songkran festival in April.
Panel chief opposed to allowing water splashing during Songkran
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/03/2021
» The Covid-19 operations chief is opposed to allowing water splashing during the Songkran festival and wants only activities that are compatible with use of face masks.
Songkran water splashing likely to be allowed
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/03/2021
» Water splashing will probably be allowed during the Songkran festival next month, Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome said on Tuesday.
Songkran festivities allowed
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/03/2021
» The annual Songkran festival will be allowed to go ahead next month, to stimulate tourism and the economy, but celebrations must comply with disease control measures.