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Options lacking in charter debate
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/02/2026
» A public referendum on whether Thailand should undertake a complete rewrite of the constitution will be held on Sunday, the same day as the general election.
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.
Visa-free influx proves to be mixed blessing
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2024
» Thailand is experiencing an influx of foreign visitors as the government's visa-free policy for tourists from countries including China has given the industry a much-needed boost.
More than just a mango
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/04/2022
» The recent craze over mango sticky rice had Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha mulling ways to harness Thailand's cultural influence abroad, although it begs the question of how much the state understands soft power and whether it is committed enough to carry through with the vision.
Govt to plug Muay Thai
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/01/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha plans to promote Thailand's soft power through Thai boxing (Muay Thai).
MP hit with complaints over kickboxing challenge
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/08/2021
» A former Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) member on Monday petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, the leader of the Thai Civilised Party, for allegedly breaching MP ethics after he challenged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to a kickboxing match for the premiership.
Parties pressure NCPO to lift curbs on media
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/12/2018
» Political parties have called on the regime to lift its orders that restrict freedom of the press to promote a climate of democracy ahead of the general election.