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BJT urges strategic voting as polls tighten
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/01/2026
» The Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has urged strategic voting to be adopted for the party, which is in the so-called "blue corner", in the final push to the Feb 8 election, saying the polls are boiling down to a two-horse race.
Suchart leaves poll zoning up to Bhumjaithai chiefs
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/11/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Suchart Chomklin has signalled he will leave decisions on Chon Buri's electoral zoning to senior figures in the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), amid reports that former culture minister Sontaya Kunplome -- head of the influential Chon Buri political clan -- is preparing to defect from Pheu Thai to the BJT.
Inquiry begins into war veterans' lotto quota
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/11/2025
» An internal investigation has been launched into the controversial allocation of government lottery quotas managed by the War Veterans Organisation of Thailand (WVO).
PM baulks at 30-hour grilling bid
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/03/2025
» The opposition's request to control the full length of a 30-hour censure debate has not met with the approval of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who admitted it is not within her jurisdiction to decide on the length of the upcoming grilling.
Pheu Thai's by-election win strengthens coalition's unity
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party's victory in the Phitsanulok by-election on Sept 15 signals that the coalition parties led by Pheu Thai will continue to collaborate and unite against the opposition People's Party (PP) in the next general election, according to political observers.
Experts split on PM's hub dream
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced his vision for Thailand's future recently. Dubbed "Ignite Thailand", the plan seeks to establish the country as the world-class hub for eight sectors, namely tourism, medical and wellness tourism, food and agriculture, aviation, logistics, future mobility, digital economy, as well as finance.
Booze labels split public
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/02/2024
» The government is planning to introduce a new regulation that would require the makers of alcoholic beverages to put large, graphic images on every bottle and can they produce to warn the public of the dangers of drinking.
PM tells people to vote wisely
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/01/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed concern about the next general election and called on people to vote wisely when casting their ballots.
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.
Monks in hot water over livestream
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/09/2021
» Two "celebrity" monks are in hot water over their live-streaming session laced with political messages and punctuated by giggling in what has been defended by some as unorthodox preaching methods that keep Buddhism relevant.