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Thailand in talks to extend MotoGP contract
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/03/2025
» The government is holding talks with the licence holder for MotoGP motorcycle races, to extend the contract to hold the MotoGP Grand Prix in Thailand, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong.
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.
Academics question jail term for broadcast regulator
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/02/2025
» A Chulalongkorn University faculty has expressed its support for Pirongrong Ramasoota, a National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) member, who was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday for dereliction of duty following a complaint from True Digital Group.
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.
Let court decide on Pichit's appointment, Srettha says
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday brushed aside the notion that he could be held responsible for appointing Pichit Chuenban, his adviser, as a PM's Office Minister, allegedly without verifying his eligibility and submitting his appointment for royal endorsement despite his questionable background.
Ratchaprasong applies AI model to ease traffic
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/03/2024
» The government has rolled out the "Ratchaprasong Model" project, which makes use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to solve traffic jams in the Ratchaprasong area, one of the most congested business districts in the capital and also a tourist hotspot.
Panels to cut business red tape: govt
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/11/2023
» The government will amend certain laws to help business operators improve their efficiency, says Tongthong Chandransu, an adviser to the prime minister.
Anutin issues order to halt gun licences
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/11/2023
» Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed an order instructing firearms registrars to stop issuing licences to carry guns for one year in an attempt to curb gun violence, said Traisuree Taisaranakul, secretary to the interior minister.
'Fireworks couple' hiding in Malaysia
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/08/2023
» The two owners of a fireworks warehouse that exploded recently in Narathiwat have been hiding out in Malaysia, police confirmed on Thursday. Their business is allegedly connected to influential figures in the southern Thai province, reports said.
Air e-tickets usher in era of digital IDs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/02/2023
» Passengers are now allowed to use digital IDs to verify their identity when boarding domestic flights.