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Rak Chart ‘a litmus test’ for government
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Rak Chart Party has issued a firm warning ahead of Thailand's Feb 8 general election: it will not join any government tainted by corruption, grey-zone dealings or improper political bargaining. If any wrongdoing is discovered after joining a coalition, the party says it will immediately withdraw and expose the facts to the public.
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.
Closing the 'burden gap'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/10/2025
» Thailand is quietly establishing itself as a global epicentre of longevity. With around 45,000 citizens aged 100 or over, the country ranks fifth worldwide for its centenarian population, after Japan, the United States, China and India -- a testament to improved healthcare, better nutrition, and rising public awareness of healthy ageing.
PM to reveal more handout details on Wednesday
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday will outline more details of the government’s flagship digital money handout, in which more than one million shops and vendors are registering to participate, the government said on Tuesday.
Prayut commends Lisa Blackpink for promo role
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has praised K-pop singer Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, a member of the K-Pop group Blackpink, for promoting Thailand and helping to increase the value of the country's economy.
Thaksin's tweet sparks debate
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/05/2023
» Academics believe a recent tweet by fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was intended as a political gambit to drum up support for the Pheu Thai Party, which pollsters are predicting may lose votes to the increasingly popular Move Forward Party (MFP) ahead of the May 14 general election.
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.
US hands over vaccine donation
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/08/2021
» The United States has officially handed over its Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine donation to the government, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said yesterday.
Elderly pension registration now open
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/11/2020
» Elderly people who want to collect living allowances from the government in the fiscal year 2022 are being urged to register early to ensure they receive the money they are entitled to.
Protesters being misled by lies, deceit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/10/2020
» Indian-born businessman Satish Sehgal, who motivated the crowd with his speeches about his love for Thailand during the anti-Yingluck government protests, believes the young protesters demanding reform of the monarchy do not represent the country's entire younger generation.