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Poll day will 'go smoothly'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) assured voters that Sunday's general election will proceed smoothly and will not repeat problems encountered during advance voting on Feb 1.
PM2.5 haze surges nationwide, govt pushes tighter controls
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/01/2026
» PM2.5 fine dust pollution has surged this week nationwide, prompting the government to call for stricter controls and work-from-home arrangements.
Nuts and bolts of the referendum
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/01/2026
» Thailand is heading towards another national referendum on constitutional change, to coincide with the next general election on Feb 8.
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.
Cuts to tourism subsidy programme upset hoteliers
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/05/2025
» Thai hotel operators are disappointed that eligibility for the domestic tourism co-payment promotion has been halved to 500,000 room nights, which they say is insufficient to provide a boost during the low season.
China ‘open’ to boosting trade with Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/05/2025
» China is welcoming more high-quality products from Thailand and other neighbouring countries into its vast market amid global uncertainty, according to Ambassador Han Zhiqiang.
PM defends Thaksin’s debt proposal
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday defended an idea floated by her father, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, to address the household debt problem by allowing private companies to buy and manage debt from the banking system.
Bank of Thailand 'should lower rates'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is urging the (BoT) to lower interest rates, saying a reduction will help ease the public's financial burden.
15% VAT plan has PM vexed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has joined a chorus of critics in expressing concern over the Finance Ministry's proposal to double the level of value-added tax (VAT) from the current rate of 7%.
China backs Thai success in Brics role
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/10/2024
» China's Ambassador to Thailand has insisted China will support Thailand's economy, including Thailand's hope to join membership of Brics, a league of countries that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.