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Premier urges relief for public in light of the Thai-Cambodian border tensions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday that all ministers should find relief measures to aid the public in light of the Thai-Cambodian border tensions, and that government stability and national unity is paramount.
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.
Xi weighs in on casino project
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/02/2025
» During an official visit to China last week by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, President Xi Jinping reportedly warned the Thai government that its much-touted casino-entertainment complex project could cause a spike in criminal activity.
Buddhism office to investigate case of 'son of Buddha reincarnate'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/04/2024
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) will work with the Social Development and Human Security Ministry to check if the unorthodox Buddhist preaching practiced by an eight-year-old boy called "Nong Nice" whose parents claim he is the son of the Lord Buddha in a previous life, is a scam.
Four Thai hotels among ‘world’s top 10’
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/07/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has welcomed the news that four hotels in Thailand have received top-10 scores by La Liste, an authoritative French hotel and restaurant rating guide, a government spokesman says.
Anutin sees Chuvit revelations as attack on party
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/02/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul said efforts are being made to discredit the party after whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit called on the government to look into alleged irregularities in some government projects overseen by coalition parties.
Bhumjaithai Party boycotts Green Line concession extension
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/02/2022
» Bhumjaithai Party ministers were conspicuously absent from Tuesday's cabinet meeting, which was due to discuss a 30-year extension of the Green Line railway concession with the maximum fare set at 65 baht.
Wissanu: Kingsgate can resume gold mining if it complies with new mining law
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/01/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam says Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd can resume gold mining operations if it strictly complies with four conditions under the new mining legislation.
Minister Chaiwut denies True-DTAC merger would create monopoly
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/11/2021
» Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn believes a merger between major mobile operators Total Access Communication Plc (DTAC) and True Corporation Plc is "normal" and dismissed speculation that it would result in a monopoly.
No 'one-size fits all' model suited for lockdowns, experts say
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/07/2021
» Thailand is struggling with soaring Covid-19 infections with more than 14,000 new cases a day. The Public Health Ministry has flagged a tougher lockdown like the one imposed by the Chinese government in Wuhan last year as it mulls how to tackle the fast-spreading Delta variant.