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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.
PM unveils B3.78tn budget
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul on Monday unveiled the 3.788‑trillion‑baht 2027 budget, saying the plan must tackle economic, social, environmental and security challenges while easing long‑term fiscal burdens. The framework, endorsed last week, set expenditures at 3.78 trillion baht, a deficit of 788 billion and estimated revenue of 3 trillion.
Government vows action over price hikes
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/11/2025
» The government is taking decisive action against shops that raised prices after joining the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, following a slew of complaints that point to widespread abuse of the programme's benefits.
Afternoon alcohol ban under review
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/11/2025
» Thai authorities will discuss lifting the ban on afternoon alcohol sales after facing heavy criticism from businesses and the public, Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum said on Wednesday.
Landmine injures four soldiers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/11/2025
» The government has announced a temporary suspension of operations related to the signing of the Thai–Cambodian joint declaration, citing heightened security concerns following an incident in which a landmine injured four Thai soldiers on Monday during a routine patrol in Huai Ta Maria in Si Sa Ket's Kantharalak district.
Thai-Cambodian border deal chances 'in doubt'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/11/2025
» A peace agreement signed in Malaysia between Thailand and Cambodia to manage their border dispute has been widely welcomed although security analysts warn that its long-term sustainability remains uncertain.
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 to push 11 soft power industries, B4 trillion eyed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is ready to build on the success of the "Thacca Splash -- Soft Power Forum 2024" by encouraging 11 soft power industries to generate 4 trillion baht for the country in four years, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
PM ‘will consider’ easing booze sale rule
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/07/2024
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - The government has promised to consider lifting the afternoon ban on alcohol sales to help ease the plight of restaurant operators who say the poor economy is starting to hurt them.
Relaxed rules to draw more investors
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/06/2024
» The government will ease the necessary procedures and provide more incentives to attract foreign investors in the film, food and pharmaceutical industries.