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Betting on Thailand's casino bill
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/07/2025
» The Pheu Thai-led government is again under pressure to put on hold the controversial entertainment complex bill after Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat indicated the bill needs to be reviewed by the newly formed cabinet before proceeding with it further.
Casino plan could lead to Pheu Thai's downfall
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/03/2025
» The government's approval of casino-entertainment complexes could be a trigger for widespread opposition to the Pheu Thai-led administration.
15% VAT plan has PM vexed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has joined a chorus of critics in expressing concern over the Finance Ministry's proposal to double the level of value-added tax (VAT) from the current rate of 7%.
Cabinet clears path for election
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/04/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Election Commission's (EC) draft decree to begin the process of electing a new Senate to succeed the 250-strong military-appointed chamber whose tenure is due to expire on May 11, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Cabinet green lights charter vote panel
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/10/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the appointment of a panel to draft a referendum on amending the charter, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
PM to review charter rewrite names
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/10/2023
» The make-up of a government-initiated panel to draft a referendum on amending the charter will be forwarded to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today, according to panel chairman Phumtham Wechayachai.
Prayut praises THAI for speedy recovery, profit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/08/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has praised Thai Airways International (THAI) for its successful effort in making a speedy recovery.
Prawit not quitting politics just yet, 'willing' to accept new govt post
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/08/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon is not leaving politics just yet and has never knocked back the prospect of a post in the next government, deputy PPRP leader Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn said.
Suchart opts to back free PM vote for UTN MPs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/08/2023
» United Thai Nation (UTN) deputy leader, Suchart Chomklin, has indicated it might benefit the country more if the party's MPs did not vote for a new prime minister by adhering to party wishes.
Prayut worried about MFP rallies against the Senate
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/07/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is concerned about rallies organised by Move Forward Party (MFP) supporters protesting against the Senate, Prime Minister's Office Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana says.