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PM submits cabinet line-up for approval
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has submitted his new cabinet for royal endorsement after completing of vetting procedures, with the government aiming to present its policy statement to parliament before the Songkran holiday in mid-April.
New tool to aid safer corruption reporting
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/09/2025
» Chulalongkorn University (CU) has joined hands with the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) in launching Corruption Watch, a new digital tool that allows people to safely and anonymously report suspected corruption anytime.
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.
19% US tariff a good result, says Prommin
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/08/2025
» Thailand has headed off a major trade conflict after securing a fair 19% US tariff rate with the deal now headed to parliament for approval, said Dr Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to the prime minister.
Thailand does well to secure 19% US tariff, says Prommin
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/08/2025
» Thailand has headed off a major trade conflict after securing a fair 19% US tariff rate with the deal now headed to parliament for approval, said Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to the prime minister.
Thai road safety centre activated for Songkran
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/04/2025
» The Ministry of Interior reopened the Road Safety Operation Centre on Thursday to monitor traffic incidents during the so-called "ten dangerous days" of Songkran from April 11–20.
US tariff hike prompts new trade strategy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/04/2025
» An adviser to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has emphasised that the government's approach to negotiations over US tariffs must be based on a "know your enemy, know yourself" strategy, which aims to carefully assess the situation and Thailand's strengths before engaging in talks.
Critic questions approach to US tariffs
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/04/2025
» Instantaneous and substantive reactions from several countries in Asean and Asia to the US tariff woes have been compared by a critic of the government to a state of being aloof and confused.
Cross-border trade sees positive trend
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/08/2024
» The value of Thailand's cross-border and transit trade in the first six months of the year stood at over 912 billion baht, an increase of 3.6% on the same period last year, which the government attributed to the increased promotion of cross-border trade over the past several months.
Critics slam Thai govt's approach to cannabis
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/07/2024
» Critics have slammed the government's plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, arguing it will harm businesses involved in cannabis-based products and undermine investor confidence in the country.