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Ex-activist may help to quell protests
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/10/2024
» Somkid Chueakong, the prime minister's deputy secretary-general for political affairs, expressed hope that the newly appointed prime ministerial adviser Nattawut Saikua would help him manage protests.
Thaksin, Prawit at odds over Tak Bai
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/10/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon declined to comment yesterday in response to a claim by fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who said Gen Prawit must know how many families of those who died in the Tak Bai tragedy in Narathiwat 18 years ago have been compensated.
Pupils in dope clip get reprimand
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/09/2022
» The government has reaffirmed it is illegal for students to smoke cannabis in schools and for vendors to sell cannabis to people aged under 20 years old, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Wednesday.
More than just a mango
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/04/2022
» The recent craze over mango sticky rice had Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha mulling ways to harness Thailand's cultural influence abroad, although it begs the question of how much the state understands soft power and whether it is committed enough to carry through with the vision.
Ex-PM offers views on lese majeste law
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/03/2022
» Former prime minister Anand Panyarachun has suggested that Section 112 of the Criminal Code, better known as the lese majeste law, be amended to clearly specify who should hold the authority to press legal action against a suspected offender.
Govt links 'Lisa' smash hit to 'soft power' plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has praised Thai-born K-pop singer Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, a member of South Korean hit-band Blackpink, for featuring the Phanom Rung Stone Castle and Thai craftsmanship in the music video for the first single to be released from her maiden solo album Lalisa.
Reform panel agrees to ease digital TV debt
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/01/2018
» The national media reform committee is backing a recent government move to help digital TV operators handle their multi-billion-baht debts in its reform proposals.