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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.
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.
Southern peace talks 'lost momentum'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/05/2025
» Violence in the southernmost provinces has flared with over 20 attacks reported in the past three months amid a stalled peace dialogue with insurgent groups.
Cabinet refuses to abolish capital punishment
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/12/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday rejected a proposal by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking to abolish the death penalty in Thailand, according to deputy government spokesman Kharom Polpornklang.
Anutin firmly opposed to recriminalising cannabis
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/07/2024
» Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stands firm on his party's cannabis policy, committing himself on Tuesday to putting the brakes on the push to return it to the narcotics list when the issue comes before Narcotics Control Board (NCB).
More tax incentives for green investment planned
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/05/2024
» The government is preparing a number of tax incentives to promote a low-carbon economy and encourage investment in environmentally friendly businesses, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira says.
Deputy PM to select charter referendum panel
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/09/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has been put in charge of appointing a panel to study the design of a referendum to be held on amending the constitution, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
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.
PM denies rift claims over chemical ban
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/09/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday insisted that differing stances within the coalition on the chlorpyrifos and paraquat ban won't affect the unity of the government.
Forum pushes new solutions to curb scourge of fake news
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/05/2019
» Media advocates have floated ideas for curbing fake news on social media, including a proposal to form a team of experienced reporters in various news beats to serve as fake news "gatekeepers".