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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.
Abhisit's tricky path forward
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/11/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has returned to lead the Democrat Party at one of the most difficult times in its history, with questions being raised as to whether the oldest political party can reclaim lost ground after years of decline and internal rifts before the next election.
Israel looks to hire more Thai workers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/07/2025
» Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungreangkit said there has been a surge in demand for Thai workers in Israel, with 10,000 new job openings emerging as tensions in the region show signs of easing.
PM promotes pants showcasing provincial symbols
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her ministers showed off some distinctive fashion choices on Wednesday as part of a campaign to encourage Thais to help promote pants with distinctive patterns representing their provinces during the Songkran festival.
Blue is the colour as Senate takes centre stage in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/07/2024
» All eyes will soon be on the new Senate and its key role in charter amendment and the political power-play among coalition parties in the government.
Jatuporn condemns Pheu Thai deal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/08/2023
» The endorsement of Pheu Thai candidate Srettha Thavisin as prime minister, which coincided with deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's return to face jail time, has nothing to do with political struggles involving the red-shirt and yellow-shirt groups, former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan has said.
Easing of entry rule in focus
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/04/2022
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will today discuss a proposal to further ease the country's Covid-19 restrictions.
Further easing of entry requirements likely
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/04/2022
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will on Friday consider further easing of visitor entry controls, including a shorter quarantine period for unvaccinated people and ending antigen tests.
Free care for sickest only from March 1
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/02/2022
» Effective March 1, the treatment of those infected with Covid-19 will no longer be included in the government's Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (Ucep) scheme, except for those in critical condition.
Curfew, red zones may ease
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/10/2021
» The government may consider easing more restrictions on businesses and activities, including reducing the number of dark-red zone provinces and shortening the nighttime curfew by two hours from Saturday to prepare for the country's reopening next month.