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King's second son back in Thailand after 27 years
Online Reporters, Published on 08/08/2023
» Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, the second son of His Majesty the King, is on a visit to Thailand after 27 years living abroad, to the delight of many Thai people.
Cabinet approves extra day off, allows 6-day holiday
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2023
» The caretaker cabinet on Tuesday approved the cabinet secretariat's proposal to declare Monday July 31 a special government holiday, creating a six-day vacation period from July 28-Aug 2 to spur tourism.
Pavin’s book about monarchy banned in Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 08/07/2023
» A book about the monarchy edited by academic-in-exile Pavin Chatchavalpongpun has been banned in Thailand for defaming the royal institution, according to a police announcement published in the Royal Gazette on Friday.
Wealth of Thailand's 50 richest on Forbes list rises to $173bn
Business, Online Reporters, Published on 06/07/2023
» The Chearavanont Brothers of the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group have retained the top spot on the 2023 Forbes list of Thailand’s 50 richest, with the combined wealth of all tycoons rising by almost 15% to US$173 billion.
Hua Lamphong train station among new historical sites
Online Reporters, Published on 04/07/2023
» The Department of Fine Arts has declared five facilities owned by the State Railway of Thailand to be historical sites, including Bangkok's renowned Hua Lamphong railway station.
Long sentences for Bangkok bombers
Online Reporters, Published on 04/07/2023
» The Criminal Court on Monday handed down heavy jail sentences on three defendants found guilty of taking part in the bombings that rattled many spots in Bangkok thought to have been intended to embarrass the Asean foreign ministers' summit being held in the capital city on Aug 2, 2019.
Wan Muhamad is new House speaker
Online Reporters, Published on 04/07/2023
» Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, leader of the Prachachat Party, was the only nominee for the post of House speaker when lawmakers met on Tuesday morning and was therefore declared elected under parliamentary regulations.
HM King opens parliament
Online Reporters, Published on 03/07/2023
» His Majesty the King opened the new parliament on Monday evening and encouraged members to have conscience, wisdom and honesty for the public interest and prosperity.
Police on alert ahead of today's opening of parliament
Online Reporters, Published on 03/07/2023
» Three city police stations have been readied to detain suspects should there be any protest violence during important political activities planned this month, including Monday's opening of the new parliament at 5pm.
Khunying Tawee of CP passed away at age 83
Online Reporters, Published on 29/06/2023
» Khunying Tawee Chearavanont, the wife of billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont of the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at the age of 83.