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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.
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.
Pheu Thai shoots down Prayut rumour
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/08/2025
» The governing Pheu Thai Party has dismissed speculation it is preparing to nominate Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, a coup leader and former prime minister, as a candidate for premier in the next election.
PM Paetongtarn talks up Thai role at Asean summit
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/05/2025
» Thailand has pledged to take a leading role in steering Asean towards achieving its “Asean Community Vision 2045”, which focuses on advancing green finance, climate change mitigation, clean energy and digital transition.
PM is ready to address Thaksin allegations
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she is ready to answer the opposition's questions during a planned censure debate, particularly those concerning her father, ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, campaigning for Pheu Thai candidates in recent elections for provincial administrative organisation chiefs.
Thaksin influence case to ignite tensions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/01/2025
» A case where former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is accused of exerting undue influence over the ruling Pheu Thai Party is expected to be one of the major highlights in Thai politics this New Year.
No coalition land row: Phumtham
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/11/2024
» The dispute over land plots in Buri Ram's Khao Kradong area between the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and the Department of Land (DoL) will not snowball into a rift between coalition parties, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.
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.
Senate poll faces accusations of vote rigging
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/06/2024
» Election manipulation was at play in the race to favour some candidates, a winning candidate in the Senate election has claimed.
Ministry to reclassify cannabis as narcotic by end of year
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/05/2024
» The government will put cannabis back on the narcotics list by the end of this year, according to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin.