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Rising to the AI challenge
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/01/2026
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping nearly every sector of society -- from state agencies and private businesses to independent organisations, education and the media. Yet despite AI's growing presence, Thailand remains largely a technology taker rather than a technology maker, relying heavily on foreign platforms and expertise.
Afternoon alcohol ban under review
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/11/2025
» Thai authorities will discuss lifting the ban on afternoon alcohol sales after facing heavy criticism from businesses and the public, Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum said on Wednesday.
Bhokin backs MPs to choose PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Thai Sang Thai Party is campaigning to amend the constitution to ensure the prime minister is selected solely by members of parliament, party strategist Bhokin Bhalakula told the Bangkok Post.
Bhumjaithai not bothered by ‘cannabis king’ headline
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/09/2025
» A headline in an international media outlet describing prime minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul as “Thailand’s cannabis king” has some people fuming, but those in his own Bhumjaithai Party are not among them.
Army ramps up border control measures
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Army has imposed tighter border control measures, prohibiting all Thai nationals employed in Cambodian casinos and entertainment venues from leaving the kingdom, effective on Tuesday.
Minister says law backs Thaksin's long hospital stay
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/04/2025
» Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong has downplayed concerns over the Ombudsman's review of Thaksin Shinawatra's hospitalisation order in 2023, saying the former prime minister's six-month stay at Police General Hospital (PGH) was legally justified.
Opposition to keep mentions of Thaksin
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/03/2025
» The opposition will not pay heed to House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha's recommendation to drop all mentions of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra in the motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Marriage equality kicks off
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/01/2025
» Thai embassies and consulates overseas are geared up for same-sex marriage registrations starting on Thursday after the Marriage Equality Act comes into effect on Wednesday.
Boonsong release stirs flap
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra denied speculation that the release on parole of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was convicted of corruption in an earlier rice-pledging scheme, would pave the way for the possible return of fugitive ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra.
Yingluck next for return?
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2024
» The release on parole of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was convicted of corruption in the rice-pledging scheme, has heightened speculation about a possible return of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.