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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.
Doctor’s dismissal not political, PM Anutin insists
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday rejected claims that the dismissal of Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, a former hospital director and current election candidate, was politically motivated or linked to the Bhumjaithai Party.
EC predicts PAO vote turnout of 65%
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/01/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) expects a 65% turnout in the Feb 1 nationwide elections for members and the chairs of provincial administration organisations (PAO), up slightly from when the local polls were held in 2020.
Senate row could lead to court cases
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/07/2024
» A lawyer for senator-elect Keskamol Pleansamai says at least three people could face defamation suits for speculating about the educational background of his client.
PM given 15 days to save job
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Tuesday ordered all parties involved in Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's ethics case to submit evidence within 15 days with the court scheduled to consider the case again on July 10.
Varawut touts dual ID-disability cards
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/02/2024
» Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Tuesday said he plans to combine ID and disability cards to facilitate disabled people.
Covid cover needed for long-stay O-A visas
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/06/2021
» Foreign nationals with the non-immigrant O-A visa, sometimes known as a retirement visa, will in the future have to prove they have insurance coverage of at least US$100,000 (three million baht) against Covid-19.
Relief cash only covers a month
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/04/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has stressed the government has yet to finalise the period for its 5,000-baht cash handout scheme to those affected by Covid-19, as the existing fund only covers one month.
130 hotels offer to take in returnees
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/04/2020
» About 130 hotels with 16,000 rooms in the capital have offered to serve as makeshift quarantine facilities for returnees from abroad, exceeding the government's need for 6,000 free spaces, according to the Health Service Support Department.
PM takes flak over military residence
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/02/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha faces the prospect of being taken to the Constitutional Court over his allegedly unlawful occupation of an army residence.