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Thai opposition to omit Thaksin's name in no-confidence debate
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/03/2025
» The no-confidence debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is expected to be held on March 24 as scheduled after the opposition People’s Party (PP) agreed not to name former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra during the debate.
Thai senators to take issue with money-laundering probe
Published on 11/03/2025
» A group of 30 senators will file a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) against Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong and Department of Special Investigation (DSI) director-general Pol Maj Yutthana Praedam on Wednesday for negligence of duty under Section 157 of the Criminal Code.
President could axe motion
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/03/2025
» Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has indicated he will not include a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawtra on parliament's agenda if the opposition refuses to remove any mention of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra from the motion.
BJT-friendly Senate sits pretty, for now
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/03/2025
» The vote by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) board on March 6 to limit its probe into the Senate election to money laundering alone, ditching complaints of criminal association, shows the two coalition parties, Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai (BJT), embracing political compromise after their high-profile showdown.
Thailand and Cambodia to discuss pavilion fire
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/03/2025
» Thailand will seek discussions with Cambodia about the fire that gutted the Tri Muk Pavilion near the Thai-Cambodian border in Ubon Ratchathani province last Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Wednesdsay.
Neutral stance key for Thailand, says Phumtham
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/03/2025
» Thailand must maintain neutrality and remain committed to a balanced foreign policy amid rising tensions between the United States and China, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Another illegal durian farm found in Chanthaburi
Published on 04/03/2025
» A durian and banana farm has been found on a 400-rai plot of land in a national reserved forest in Khlung district of Chanthaburi. Authorities are working to identify the owner.
MotoGP event faces axe
News, Published on 04/03/2025
» The government is considering ending the contract to host the MotoGP Grand Prix if the race is found to be not worth investing in, reports say.
Mahidol University to set up 'living drug' factory
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/03/2025
» Mahidol University has launched the Mahidol University Foundation Fund for Sustainability as part of efforts to enhance medical research and innovation capabilities.
Rights body airs fears over biomass power plant impacts
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/03/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has suggested measures to address concerns over the environmental and health impacts of biomass power plants in the deep South.