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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.
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.
Govt holds talks to ramp up relief payment distribution
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/12/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno yesterday held urgent talks to discuss speeding up the distribution of compensation to victims of severe flooding in the South.
House 'could hold PM vote this week'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/09/2025
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha confirmed that the House of Representatives is prepared to hold a vote for a new prime minister this week, as Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai compete to form a government.
Legal stakes rise for Thaksin in hospital case
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/05/2025
» The decision by the Medical Council of Thailand to discipline three doctors involved in former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's stay at the Police General Hospital is likely to negatively impact an upcoming hearing on the controversy, according to political pundits.
EC backs DSI probe into vote rigging
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/03/2025
» Election Commission (EC) chairman Itthiporn Boonpracong said he welcomed the participation of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in a probe into alleged collusion in last year's Senate election.
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.
Jail only option for ex-Thai PM Yingluck
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/01/2025
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra won't be eligible to be detained outside of prison if she returns to the country as she has yet to meet new criteria for the soon-to-come alternative prison detention programme, said Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong on Tuesday.
Thai PM touts new policies during Isan visit
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra kicked off the government’s new One District, One Scholarship (Odos) programme and community development initiatives in the northeastern province of Maha Sarakham on Friday.
Govt plans new handout for farmers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2024
» The cabinet has approved a new programme to support over four million households which rely on agriculture across the country, which would see about 38.5 billion baht in financial assistance rolled out to replace the fertiliser co-payment scheme that was terminated by the government yesterday.