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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.
Rak Chart ‘a litmus test’ for government
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Rak Chart Party has issued a firm warning ahead of Thailand's Feb 8 general election: it will not join any government tainted by corruption, grey-zone dealings or improper political bargaining. If any wrongdoing is discovered after joining a coalition, the party says it will immediately withdraw and expose the facts to the public.
PM Anutin denies political motive in amending prison regs
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakujl said on Wednesday his government was improving prion regulations on the transfer of ill inmates to ensure fairness, not taking revenge on any political rival.
Government vows action over price hikes
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/11/2025
» The government is taking decisive action against shops that raised prices after joining the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, following a slew of complaints that point to widespread abuse of the programme's benefits.
Cambodia artefact rumours ‘false’
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/07/2025
» Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has dismissed reports that Thailand is preparing to imminently transfer 20 ancient artefacts to Cambodia.
Fund lures Thai dropouts back to school
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/05/2025
» The Equitable Education Fund (EEF) is ramping up efforts to bring at least 55,000 students who have dropped out of school back into education through flexible learning models in the 2025 academic year.
Legal stakes rise for Thaksin in hospital case
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/05/2025
» The decision by the Medical Council of Thailand to discipline three doctors involved in former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's stay at the Police General Hospital is likely to negatively impact an upcoming hearing on the controversy, according to political pundits.
Talk of early warnings returns after the fact
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/04/2025
» Thailand's natural disaster early warning and alert system faces huge challenges after experts blamed poor coordination for a slow response to the earthquake in Myanmar that saw strong tremors sweep across Thailand on March 28.
Uni students rally to stop gambling legalisation
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2025
» Over 50 students from Ramkhamhaeng University's Student Council and Student Organisation submitted a letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra opposing the government's policy of legalising online gambling and establishing entertainment complexes with casinos.
Major crackdown planned on drugs, call scams, human trafficking
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/01/2025
» The government is putting together a six-month campaign tackling drug problems, call centre gangs and human trafficking, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Monday.