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Referendum drive sags
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/01/2026
» With less than a month until voters head to the polls, public sentiment on whether to approve the drafting of a new constitution remains largely static, with no clear momentum on either side of the referendum.
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.
'Fireworks couple' hiding in Malaysia
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/08/2023
» The two owners of a fireworks warehouse that exploded recently in Narathiwat have been hiding out in Malaysia, police confirmed on Thursday. Their business is allegedly connected to influential figures in the southern Thai province, reports said.
PM pleased with latest ranking rise
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/06/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is pleased with Thailand's ranking in the UN's 2023 Sustainable Development Report (SDR), according to deputy government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul.
PM: Welfare boost is not 'cash handout'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/02/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed confidence that his election campaign pledge to increase benefits for holders of state welfare cards can be fulfilled.
Non-Thais skew EC map: Wissanu
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/02/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Monday suggested that the Election Commission (EC) ask the Constitutional Court for a ruling after its calculation of the number of people represented per MP was found to include non-Thai nationals.
Pink Line expected to open 'this year'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/01/2023
» The Pink Line monorail in Bangkok will be up and running this year, with the project's construction about 95% done as of December last year, deputy government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana said on Monday.
City a top 10 NYE party spot
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/12/2022
» Bangkok has been named among the top 10 destinations in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve this year as it booms back to life after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a CNN report.
Western link 'set for 2024 launch'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/09/2022
» The construction of a new motorway linking Bang Yai district in Nonthaburi with Kanchanaburi is 83% complete, a government spokesman said, affirming its plan to officially open the highway in 2024 as planned.