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Govt ramps up gun controls
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/02/2026
» The government has ordered nationwide enforcement of stricter firearm regulations, instructing registrars to more rigorously scrutinise gun licence applications and suspending the issuance of carry permits.
The aggressor vs the victim
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/12/2025
» With the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia showing no sign of letting up, defence officials and security analysts are pointing to a new battlefield that extends far beyond artillery and airstrikes: the war of information.
China rice order a 'timely boost'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/11/2025
» China's plan to buy 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice is expected to give a timely boost to exports at a time when the United States is applying tariff pressure across the region, says political economist Somjai Phagaphasvivat.
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.
Afternoon alcohol ban under review
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/11/2025
» Thai authorities will discuss lifting the ban on afternoon alcohol sales after facing heavy criticism from businesses and the public, Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum said on Wednesday.
Thamanat denies ties to scam gangs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Capt Thamanat Prompow on Tuesday denied the People's Party (PP) allegations that he was linked to scam gangs and call-centre operations.
Acting PM tightlipped on fighter jet, submarine decisions
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/08/2025
» Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday refused to elaborate on the cabinet’s reported decisions on additional Gripen fighter jet procurement and a new submarine engine, saying it was classified information.
Premier redirects vaping blitz to online channels after early success
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/03/2025
» The prime minister has said she is satisfied with the results of a crackdown on e-cigarettes, but says authorities need to get tough on online channels.
Thailand set to escalate war on scammers in Myanmar
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2025
» The government is likely to intensify the war on call-scam gangs operating from Myanmar to include a border ban on suspected accomplices and suspension of solar panel exports to Myanmar, according to senior officials.
Ministry steps into iCon affair
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/10/2024
» The Finance Ministry has stepped in to look into the fraud scandal currently engulfing The iCon Group direct sales company.