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28 election candidates face possible court bans
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) is seeking a Supreme Court ruling on the disqualification of 28 MP candidates after investigations found they lacked legal eligibility for failing to vote in previous elections without providing a valid justification.
Online shopping imports face full tax
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/01/2026
» Thailand yesterday began collecting taxes on all imported goods bought online, a move the government says will create "a level playing field" between local and imported cheap products.
Borwornsak blames Hat Yai chaos on local management
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/11/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno has blamed local mismanagement for the Hat Yai floods, criticising municipal authorities for neglecting existing drainage systems and failing to expand new ones, which he said worsened the disaster.
PM confirms receipt of letter from 21 MPs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirmed she had received the letter signed by 21 MPs of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party calling for a reshuffle within the coalition party's ministerial quota.
Casino plan could lead to Pheu Thai's downfall
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/03/2025
» The government's approval of casino-entertainment complexes could be a trigger for widespread opposition to the Pheu Thai-led administration.
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.
Yingluck next for return?
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2024
» The release on parole of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was convicted of corruption in the rice-pledging scheme, has heightened speculation about a possible return of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Suriya justifies revisions to high-speed rail project contract
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/10/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has defended the government's revisions to the contract for the high-speed rail project connecting three airports, saying these changes are essential for the project's advancement and to ensure fairness for both the government and the concessionaire.
Wissanu downplays ‘irregularities’ in Senate vote
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» Wissanu Krea-ngam, a legal adviser to the prime minister, on Tuesday expressed concern about accusations that the Senate election is being marred by irregularities.
Senator doubles down on manipulation claim
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» The next round of voting in the Senate election will show that there are several individuals who were hired to take part in the process simply to vote for candidates backed by certain political parties or interest groups, according to caretaker senator Somchai Swangkarn.