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Chadchart seeks extra B32bn for Green Line debt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/10/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is seeking an additional 32 billion baht from the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) to settle outstanding debts for operating and maintaining the extended sections of the Green Line electric skytrain.
Millions of invalid or no-vote ballots cast in provincial elections
Post Reporters, Published on 03/02/2025
» There were nearly 2 million invalid or no-vote ballots cast in the election of presidents of provincial administrative organisations in 47 provinces on Saturday.
Provincial administrative organisation polls set for Feb 1
Post Reporters, Published on 22/12/2024
» Nationwide elections for provincial administrative organisation (PAO) presidents and provincial councillors will take place on Feb 1, with candidacy registration Monday-Friday this week, says the Office of Election Commission.
Thaksin’s Udon Thani vote pitch raises eyebrows
Post Reporters, Published on 14/11/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra might have broken a local election law by telling people in Udon Thani to “vote for Thaksin” while campaigning for a provincial Pheu Thai Party candidate there, says a former election commissioner.
More complaints filed against PM, Pheu Thai Party
Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Activists have filed new complaints against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her Pheu Thai Party, over a party in Pathum Thani province in June and the mini-heart gesture she made for an photograph while wearing full-dress uniform.
Councillors back plan to relocate port
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2024
» City councillors have submitted a letter supporting the Transport Ministry's plan to move Bangkok port out of the capital to reduce city congestion and air pollution.
Thaksin again petitions prosecutors for fair treatment
Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyers have filed another petition for fair treatment in the lese majeste case for which he will be indicted next week, claiming investigators had been influenced, according to informed sources.
Paroled ex-MP says new charges abrogate Thaksin's parole
Post Reporters, Published on 29/05/2024
» A former MP who served time for election fraud before being paroled believes Thaksin Shinawatra should be immediately returned to prison now the attorney-general has decided to indict him on fresh charges.
Prayut named privy councillor
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2023
» His Majesty the King has appointed former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as a privy councillor, according to an announcement in the Royal Gazette published on Wednesday.
PM: Local administrators' pay rise not vote-getting
Post Reporters, Published on 02/03/2023
» UDON THANI: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday repeated a pledge to raise the salaries of tambon (subdistrict) officials and upgrade their offices to municipal status, but denied he was campaigning for votes.