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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.
Inquiry begins into war veterans' lotto quota
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/11/2025
» An internal investigation has been launched into the controversial allocation of government lottery quotas managed by the War Veterans Organisation of Thailand (WVO).
Reviving the Chinese tourist market in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/09/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dropped sharply this year, testing the new government's ability to restore confidence in what was once the country's largest tourism market before the pandemic.
Phumtham finds fault with Anutin over Khao Kradong
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/09/2025
» Former deputy premier Phumtham Wechayachai has admitted he was taken aback by Progressive Movement chairman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit's remarks on the controversial Khao Kradong and the Senate election fixing.
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.
Casino bill decision due on Monday
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/07/2025
» The government is set to make a final decision on Monday on whether to withdraw the controversial casino-entertainment complex bill from the House agenda, according to Chousak Sirinil, the Prime Minister's Office Minister.
Thaksin to appear at court inquiry
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/05/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra will be present when the Supreme Court opens an inquiry on June 13 over claims that his prison sentence may not have been adequately enforced, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, his daughter.
Anutin swats away talk of rift
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/04/2025
» Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul played down talk of tensions within the party and coalition on Friday after secretary-general Chaichanok Chidchob voiced opposition to the government-sponsored entertainment complex bill in parliament.
Entertainment complex-casino bill 'can wait', premier says
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/04/2025
» The government is not in a rush to pass the entertainment complex-casino bill into law, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said yesterday, amid growing opposition to the controversial plan.
Casino bill foes step up protests
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/03/2025
» Critics of the casino and entertainment complex bill have vowed to step up their protests, following the cabinet's decision to approve the controversial bill on Thursday.