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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.
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.
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.
PM submits his defence to court
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has submitted his defence to the Constitutional Court in a case involving the controversial appointment of politician Pichit Chuenban as a PM's Office minister.
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.
PM plugs Land Bridge in Japan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/12/2023
» The government is considering granting a 50-year concession to the bid winner of the one-trillion baht Land Bridge megaproject, which is expected to begin turning a profit within 24 years.