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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.
Paetongtarn absent from cabinet meeting again
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/08/2025
» Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was absent for the second week in a row from the weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday, as she prepares for a court appearance in connection with her leaked phone call case.
Disabled get extra time to apply
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/09/2024
» People with disabilities have been given an extension to apply for 10,000 baht under the government's economic stimulus programme, formerly known as the digital wallet scheme, Minister of Social Development and Human Security Varawut Silpa-archa said on Wednesday.
Court warrant sought to test 'psychic' boy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/05/2024
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry is seeking a court warrant to take eight-year-old "Nong Nice" to psychologists after his parents continued to refuse requests by the authorities to make a house visit to assess the boy's mental condition, according to Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.
Buddhism office to investigate case of 'son of Buddha reincarnate'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/04/2024
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) will work with the Social Development and Human Security Ministry to check if the unorthodox Buddhist preaching practiced by an eight-year-old boy called "Nong Nice" whose parents claim he is the son of the Lord Buddha in a previous life, is a scam.
PM to hobnob with Din Daeng locals
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will visit residents in Bangkok's Din Daeng area on Monday afternoon to discuss social issues and ways to improve the quality of life for residents in these communities.
Varawut touts dual ID-disability cards
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/02/2024
» Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Tuesday said he plans to combine ID and disability cards to facilitate disabled people.
Chartthaipattana MP not in 'bribe gang', insists party
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/01/2024
» The Chartthaipattana Party on Tuesday denied a rumour that one of its members was a member of an extortion gang, said to have been led by serial anti-corruption complainant Srisuwan Janya.
PM downplays news of Dems joining govt
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has brushed aside speculation of the Democrat Party joining the cabinet, saying the government is still strong with 314 MPs.
B5.1bn soft power spend too dear: PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/12/2023
» The government will revise the 5.1-billion-baht budget that was earmarked for national arts and culture promotion projects by the National Soft Power Development Committee (NSPDC) as it is considered too much, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday.