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PM ‘will consider’ easing booze sale rule
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/07/2024
» The government has promised to consider lifting the afternoon ban on alcohol sales to help restaurant operators who say the poor economy is starting to hurt them.
Extended alcohol sales hours ruled out for now
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/06/2024
» A government panel said alcohol sales hours will not be extended, due to rising numbers of casualties and road accidents.
'Less than 10,000' expected at anti-govt protest
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/10/2020
» Less than 10,000 people are expected at the pro-democracy demonstration in Bangkok on Wednesday, the secretary-general of the National Security Council, Nattapon Nakpanich, said on Monday.
Woman commits suicide after posting drawing of Prayut online
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/05/2020
» A young security guard hanged herself after posting a drawing of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha online and complaining about life under his regime.
Nazi pair in mall cause stir
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/12/2019
» Photos of two men wearing Nazi uniforms at a shopping mall New Year event drew condemnation from the Israeli embassy yesterday.
Activists give 7-days for 'Ja New' progress
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/07/2019
» Activists have given the police investigation into the attack on Sirawith Seritiwat one week to make significant progress.
Twitter slams PM vote with #RIPTHAILAND
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/06/2019
» Many Twitter users have been venting their disappointment with the result of parliament's vote to select the prime minister late on Wednesday night, making the hashtag #RIPTHAILAND Thailand's most popular Twitter trend.
Prayut wins the PM vote
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/06/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha won parliamentary votes to reclaim the prime minister role on Wednesday night after he faced the first test of his political career when MPs from the Pheu Thai-led coalition questioned his qualifications, focusing on his role as a coup-maker.
Democrats vote to join Palang Pracharath
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/06/2019
» The Democrat Party has voted overwhelmingly to join the Palang Pracharath alliance, sealing the deal for Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to continue as prime minister and for the pro-regime party to form a government with a slim majority of 254 votes.
Democrats face major decision
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/05/2019
» The pro-regime Palang Pracharath Party's (PPRP) chances of forming a coalition government have been thrown into doubt as concerns mount that the Democrat Party under its newly elected leader may switch sides and join an alliance led by the Pheu Thai Party.