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Prachachat hits out at Narathiwat drug stigma
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Prachachat Party has expressed concern that foreign countries may perceive Narathiwat as a hub for crystal methamphetamine, or "ice", pledging a decisive response should the party form the next government, according to party leader Pol Col Tawee Sodsong.
Tawee offers plans to revive deep South
Post Reporters, Published on 03/02/2026
» Selangor: Prachachat Party leader Pol Col Tawee Sodsong recently attended the opening ceremony of the Malaysian Tomyam Shop Association in Sri Gombak, Selangor, where he outlined proposals to promote economic development in Thailand's deep South.
Charter court hears Senate collusion case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday concluded its examination of six key witnesses in a case concerning alleged interference by former deputy prime minister and defence minister Phumtham Wechayachai and former justice minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong in the Senate election collusion investigation. The court is scheduled to deliver its ruling on Jan 21.
Push to drop time limit for Japanese tourist murder case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The parents of a Japanese tourist murdered in Sukhothai 18 years ago have urged Thai lawmakers to make her murder case exempt from the 20-year statute of limitations, to uphold justice, transparency, and victim rights.
Witness retracts 'coerced' testimony
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/11/2025
» A key witness in a case based on alleged collusion in the most recent Senate election has filed a petition with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) seeking to retract his earlier testimony implicating the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party, claiming the statements were made due to threats, coercion, and political manipulation.
Pardon vetoed for former Thai PM Thaksin
Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2025
» Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat has reaffirmed the stance of his predecessor, Pol Col Tawee Sodsong, who supported the Department of Corrections’ recommendation to reject the royal pardon appeal submitted on behalf of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
New restrictions approved on sale of kratom near schools
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» The Royal Gazette has published a joint announcement from the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Public Health prohibiting the sale of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) leaves and boiled kratom juice within a 1,000-metre radius of any education outlet.
Imprisoned Thaksin in Covid quarantine
Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, currently serving a one-year sentence at Klongprem Central Prison, is now under a five-day coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) quarantine as officials determine his placement and responsibilities.
Justice minister looks to regulate kratom leaf sales
Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2025
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has acknowledged growing social concerns over the use of kratom, saying he and Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin have discussed a ministerial regulation to control the sale of kratom leaves.
New homes for border residents
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/08/2025
» The government has begun distributing prefabricated houses to residents in Ubon Ratchathani's Nam Yuen district, whose homes were damaged during the recent skirmishes along the Thai-Cambodian border.