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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.
Rising to the AI challenge
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/01/2026
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping nearly every sector of society -- from state agencies and private businesses to independent organisations, education and the media. Yet despite AI's growing presence, Thailand remains largely a technology taker rather than a technology maker, relying heavily on foreign platforms and expertise.
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.
Reviving the Chinese tourist market in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/09/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dropped sharply this year, testing the new government's ability to restore confidence in what was once the country's largest tourism market before the pandemic.
Pheu Thai coalition on brink
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/08/2025
» Under mounting external threats and equally pressing internal tussles, the government and the "two Shinawatras" are bracing for a decisive turning point in the next few months.
Visa help for Cambodian labour 'in limbo'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/07/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a six-month extension for Cambodian migrant workers employed in border provinces.
PM pushes soft power in United Kingdom
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has underscored Thailand's commitment to expanding its export market and soft power in the form of Muay Thai, not only in the United Kingdom but across Europe.
Thai, Indonesian leaders agree to strengthen trade, fight crime
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/05/2025
» Thailand and Indonesia have pledged to boost trade and investment and cooperate on cyber scams and drug trafficking crackdowns, as Southeast Asia's two biggest economies elevated ties to a strategic partnership.
Malaysia crucial to peace efforts: Paetongtarn
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra issued a statement on social media on Thursday, stressing the need for joint efforts with Malaysia to end the violence in the deep South.
Fresh plan to combat trafficking
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/01/2025
» The government will unveil a comprehensive, multi-agency plan to combat the smuggling of narcotics on Jan 30, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said yesterday.