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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.
Redefining fair societal rules
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/10/2025
» Fighting corruption and restoring trust in the rule of law are crucial for Thailand's long-term competitiveness, experts said at a public forum organised by the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ).
PM 'ready' for censure grilling test
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Monday affirmed her readiness to address questions during the upcoming no-confidence debate, saying she would present facts and figures to counter the opposition's censure attack.
Thai corruption body indicts 44 former MPs over lese majeste
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/02/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will indict 44 former MPs of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) for breaching ethical standards over their sponsorship of a bill to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the lese-majeste law.
'Too early to judge govt': DPM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/11/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai hit back at criticism that the government's first 60 days in office had seen little improvement in the economy or helped reduce the cost of living.
Government defends moves in light of Amnesty's campaign
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/09/2020
» The government has issued two statements through the Foreign Ministry and Royal Thai Police Office in response to a campaign launched by Amnesty International.
Dems will back Prayut for PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/06/2019
» The Democrats have finally decided to join the coalition led by the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) after the PPRP agreed to hand the party the agriculture and commerce ministerial posts while accepting its demand to amend the charter.
EC may seek court ruling on its MP-seat system
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/04/2019
» The Election Commission (EC) will consider whether to ask the Constitutional Court to rule on the legality of its method of calculating and allocating party-list seats.
Indie agencies 'still open' to meddling under charter
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2018
» Independent agencies established under the new constitution still have loopholes leaving them vulnerable to political interference which could lead to renewed political conflict, a seminar was told Sunday.
Voting system 'may hurt new party'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/03/2018
» "Young blood" aspirants seeking to form a new political party have a long way to go before they gain a foothold in politics, political sources say.