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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.
Closing the 'burden gap'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/10/2025
» Thailand is quietly establishing itself as a global epicentre of longevity. With around 45,000 citizens aged 100 or over, the country ranks fifth worldwide for its centenarian population, after Japan, the United States, China and India -- a testament to improved healthcare, better nutrition, and rising public awareness of healthy ageing.
Israel looks to hire more Thai workers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/07/2025
» Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungreangkit said there has been a surge in demand for Thai workers in Israel, with 10,000 new job openings emerging as tensions in the region show signs of easing.
OCSC tightens grip on exam cheating problem
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/07/2025
» The Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) has reaffirmed its confidence in rigorous anti-cheating measures for civil service entrance examinations, says Deputy Secretary-General Kitipong Maharatthanawong.
Fund lures Thai dropouts back to school
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/05/2025
» The Equitable Education Fund (EEF) is ramping up efforts to bring at least 55,000 students who have dropped out of school back into education through flexible learning models in the 2025 academic year.
Talk of early warnings returns after the fact
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/04/2025
» Thailand's natural disaster early warning and alert system faces huge challenges after experts blamed poor coordination for a slow response to the earthquake in Myanmar that saw strong tremors sweep across Thailand on March 28.
PM promotes pants showcasing provincial symbols
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her ministers showed off some distinctive fashion choices on Wednesday as part of a campaign to encourage Thais to help promote pants with distinctive patterns representing their provinces during the Songkran festival.
Paetongtarn defends dad
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has leapt to the defence of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra over his alleged racist remarks, saying her father had no intention to make such controversial comments.
Thailand's 30-baht healthcare plan in final roll out
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/12/2024
» The fourth and final phase of the so-called "treatment anywhere" 30-baht universal healthcare scheme will kick off in the last 31 provinces of the country on Jan 1, as the nation adopts more digitalised medical services to cut back on waiting times at hospitals.
Transport ministry pushes flood mitigation in northern Thailand
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/11/2024
» The Transport Ministry will present a comprehensive flood-mitigation plan for Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai at a mobile cabinet meeting in Chiang Mai on Friday, according to Transport Permanent Secretary Chayatan Phromsorn on Monday.