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Rak Chart ‘a litmus test’ for government
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Rak Chart Party has issued a firm warning ahead of Thailand's Feb 8 general election: it will not join any government tainted by corruption, grey-zone dealings or improper political bargaining. If any wrongdoing is discovered after joining a coalition, the party says it will immediately withdraw and expose the facts to the public.
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.
PM unveils B3.78tn budget
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul on Monday unveiled the 3.788‑trillion‑baht 2027 budget, saying the plan must tackle economic, social, environmental and security challenges while easing long‑term fiscal burdens. The framework, endorsed last week, set expenditures at 3.78 trillion baht, a deficit of 788 billion and estimated revenue of 3 trillion.
Thailand, Singapore bolster ties
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged Singapore to become a strong ally of Thailand in combatting online scams and expanding intelligence networks during official talks in Singapore.
Critics question PM's MoU on scams
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/11/2025
» Critics have questioned Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat online scams, arguing that the initiative may be more symbolic than substantive.
People's Party boss slams Anutin over scams
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/11/2025
» The leader of the opposition, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, has blasted Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for a failure of national leadership and condemned the government for its sluggish response to the scam crisis.
PM orders blitz on scams, Thais push for global action
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) to strengthen coordination across agencies to combat online scams and call centre fraud.
Thai PM Anutin goes after scam syndicates
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to cracking down on scam operations, declaring the issue no longer merely a national concern but a pressing regional and global agenda item.
Reviving the Chinese tourist market in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/09/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dropped sharply this year, testing the new government's ability to restore confidence in what was once the country's largest tourism market before the pandemic.
Premier reviews checkpoint closures as border issues mount
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/06/2025
» Sa Kaeo: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra travelled to the border district of Aranyaprathet to assess the impact of Thai-Cambodian border checkpoint closures and to lead a high-level meeting addressing urgent cross-border trade, security, and labour issues.