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Charter drafting process stalled
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/12/2024
» The creation of a charter drafting assembly (CDA) cannot proceed until the 180-day suspension period for the public referendum bill has passed, says chief government whip Wisut Chainarun.
Royal event for milestone
News, Published on 24/12/2024
» The government plans to hold a royal ceremony on Jan 14, when His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn will officially have lived longer than the founder of the Chakri dynasty, King Rama I.
Twelve questions for would-be philanthropists
Oped, Dambisa Moyo, Published on 24/12/2024
» At this time of year, many people pause to reflect on the true meaning of philanthropy, asking themselves: What is the best way to give? To whom should I give? And, perhaps most importantly, why should I give?
PM 'not upset' with nickname
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/12/2024
» The press has given Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra the nickname "Paetongphoey" -- a reference to her dependence on prepared scripts at important occasions -- as part of the year-end tradition among Government House reporters to come up with monikers for senior government officials.
Thai PM Paetongtarn dispels govt unity doubts
Mongkol Bangprapa and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra asserted on Monday that government unity remains intact.
Govt House reporters highlight PM’s reliance on her father
Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2024
» Government House reporters have deemed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's administration a "dad-supported government" and dubbed her “Paetongphoey”, a reference to her dependence on prepared scripts at important occasions.
Tourism trade needs additional attractions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/12/2024
» With Japan's popularity surpassing Thailand due to its weak currency and readiness to accommodate independent tourists, tourism operators are urging the Thai government to focus on adding new attractions and drive supply quality to draw 40 million tourists.
Govt steps up road safety blitz
News, Onnucha Hutasingh and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/12/2024
» The government on Sunday kicked off a new road safety campaign aimed at improving the safety of New Year travel, as the Royal Thai Police (RTP) ramped up operations against drunk driving in particular.
ThaID eases check-in for flights
Post Reporters, Published on 22/12/2024
» The government said Thai nationals can use the ThaID app to present a valid digital identification card when checking in for flights to ease travel hassles during the busy New Year season.
Poll body ‘can’t make Thaksin testify’
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/12/2024
» An Election Commission panel has no power to force former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to give statements in a case where he is accused of exerting undue influence over the ruling Pheu Thai Party, EC chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong said on Wednesday.