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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.
TDRI wants govt to upskill workers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/03/2025
» The Thailand Development Research Institute Foundation (TDRI) has urged the government to prioritise upskilling and reskilling Thai workers as a means of addressing economic inequality and the challenges posed by an ageing population.
Thailand's 30-baht healthcare plan in final roll out
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/12/2024
» The fourth and final phase of the so-called "treatment anywhere" 30-baht universal healthcare scheme will kick off in the last 31 provinces of the country on Jan 1, as the nation adopts more digitalised medical services to cut back on waiting times at hospitals.
Military reshuffle 'will be ready this week'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/09/2024
» The list of candidates for this year's military reshuffle will be finalised this week, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.
Military reshuffle awaits new minister's approval
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/09/2024
» A military reshuffle list is being wrapped up while waiting for new Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and his deputy, Gen Natthapol Nakpanich, to tie up any loose ends, according to a military source.
Anutin 'not gunning' for PM job
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/08/2024
» Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul downplayed speculation that he would become the next prime minister if Srettha Thavisin were to be removed from office by the Constitutional Court.
PM Srettha turns to legal eagle Wissanu for advice
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin admitted on Monday that he had asked Wissanu Krea-ngam, a legal expert and former deputy prime minister, for advice on how to handle a case involving the appointment of a minister with a prison record that could violate the code of ethics for cabinet ministers.
Reshuffle ruffles some
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024
» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.
Wissanu defends top job picks
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/08/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Tuesday defended the caretaker government's appointment of high-ranking officials, saying they were needed to fill a potential vacuum left by the mandatory retirement of key officials.
More UTN figures in PM's office
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/01/2023
» Two members of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) have been appointed as political-office holders attached to the Secretariat of the Prime Minister.