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220,000 illegal web addresses blocked since October
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Thai government has shut down 220,000 illegal web addresses, including 180,000 gambling websites, since Oct 1 last year as part of an ongoing crackdown on cybercrime, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) announced on Wednesday.
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.
Academics question jail term for broadcast regulator
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/02/2025
» A Chulalongkorn University faculty has expressed its support for Pirongrong Ramasoota, a National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) member, who was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday for dereliction of duty following a complaint from True Digital Group.
China backs targeting of shady firms
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/07/2024
» Chinese ambassador, Han Zhiqiang, has assured local authorities that Beijing supports the suppression of shady Chinese business in Thailand while also aiming to help boost bilateral trade and ties.
Experts split on PM's hub dream
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced his vision for Thailand's future recently. Dubbed "Ignite Thailand", the plan seeks to establish the country as the world-class hub for eight sectors, namely tourism, medical and wellness tourism, food and agriculture, aviation, logistics, future mobility, digital economy, as well as finance.
PM pushes South plans
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/03/2024
» The government has vowed to develop and promote the three southernmost provinces into tourist attractions for global travellers and to ramp up investments across the deep South.
Expert calls for clarity in army, state agency assets
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/02/2024
» A security expert has proposed scrutinising military and state agency assets through regulated financial accounts and expenditure disclosure, for the sake of transparency.
Government defends 20-baht fares
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/01/2024
» The government has defended its plan to cap electric train fares at 20 per trip, currently in effect on the Red and Purple Lines, saying revenues from the two lines are increasing amid a rise in passengers.
Flat B20 train fare in 2 years, says transport minister
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/09/2023
» New Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Wednesday it would take two years to implement a flat 20-baht fare for train commuters in Greater Bangkok.
TAT to open more offices overseas
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/08/2023
» The government will increase its tourism offices overseas to promote Thailand among travellers from the US and the Middle East, according to a deputy spokeswoman.