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Govt 'ready to act' as Asean mediator
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/02/2026
» Thailand is ready to act as a mediator to help restore relations between Asean and Myanmar, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said after a meeting with the National Security Council (NSC) yesterday.
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.
Referendum drive sags
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/01/2026
» With less than a month until voters head to the polls, public sentiment on whether to approve the drafting of a new constitution remains largely static, with no clear momentum on either side of the referendum.
Nuts and bolts of the referendum
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/01/2026
» Thailand is heading towards another national referendum on constitutional change, to coincide with the next general election on Feb 8.
Rising to the AI challenge
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/01/2026
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping nearly every sector of society -- from state agencies and private businesses to independent organisations, education and the media. Yet despite AI's growing presence, Thailand remains largely a technology taker rather than a technology maker, relying heavily on foreign platforms and expertise.
PM pushes back on scam criticism
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday rejected accusations from the Pheu Thai Party that his efforts against criminal networks have been ineffective, insisting that no previous administration had dared to seize assets worth tens of billions of baht from major scammers.
PM tells northern governors to make air pollution fight a priority
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the governors of all provinces in northern Thailand to tackle seasonal air pollution, while signalling flexibility on work-from-home arrangements for government employees.
Government denies flood response delays
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/11/2025
» The government has rejected accusations of mismanagement and delays in responding to severe flooding in southern Thailand, insisting that evacuation advisories were issued in advance and many residents chose not to leave.
China rice order a 'timely boost'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/11/2025
» China's plan to buy 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice is expected to give a timely boost to exports at a time when the United States is applying tariff pressure across the region, says political economist Somjai Phagaphasvivat.
Dredging of Ping River completed
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/11/2025
» A major flood management project on the Ping River, involving dredging to reduce flood risks in Chiang Mai province, was completed on Thursday.