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PM pushes back on scam criticism
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday rejected accusations from the Pheu Thai Party that his efforts against criminal networks have been ineffective, insisting that no previous administration had dared to seize assets worth tens of billions of baht from major scammers.
Government ‘sorry’ for flood relief delay
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2025
» The government has issued an apology after the website of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation crashed on Wednesday, disrupting registration for flood relief payments to those affected by the floods in the South.
97,000 households get B877m in aid
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2025
» About 877 million baht has been transferred to more than 97,000 flood-hit households as Hat Yai, the area hardest hit by the latest floods, was expected to have full water and electricity services restored by Wednesday.
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.
Critics question PM's MoU on scams
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/11/2025
» Critics have questioned Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat online scams, arguing that the initiative may be more symbolic than substantive.
State Railway of Thailand given B18-billion lifeline
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/11/2025
» The cabinet has approved a Ministry of Transport proposal to allow the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to borrow 18 billion baht in the 2026 fiscal year to cover operating expenses amid continuing financial losses.
Abhisit's tricky path forward
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/11/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has returned to lead the Democrat Party at one of the most difficult times in its history, with questions being raised as to whether the oldest political party can reclaim lost ground after years of decline and internal rifts before the next election.
PM orders blitz on scams, Thais push for global action
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) to strengthen coordination across agencies to combat online scams and call centre fraud.
Closing the 'burden gap'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/10/2025
» Thailand is quietly establishing itself as a global epicentre of longevity. With around 45,000 citizens aged 100 or over, the country ranks fifth worldwide for its centenarian population, after Japan, the United States, China and India -- a testament to improved healthcare, better nutrition, and rising public awareness of healthy ageing.
Thai experts urge focus on short-term economic gains
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2025
» Economists warn that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "economic dream team" has only 4–6 months to show tangible results, urging the administration to focus on short-term stability.