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Thai government gets flak over flood management
Published on 08/12/2024
» The administration of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has come under heavy criticism over its handling of the flood crisis in the four southern border provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla.
Transparency sought in Cambodia talks
Published on 03/12/2024
» The opposition People’s Party has called on the Thai government to ensure transparency in the appointment of a joint technical committee (JTC) to negotiate with Cambodia over disputed maritime areas.
Udon Thani polls a litmus test for Pheu Thai
Published on 18/11/2024
» The upcoming Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman election in Udon Thani will be a test of the political strength and popularity of the ruling Pheu Thai Party and opposition People's Party (PP) ahead of the election in 2027, political observers say.
Thai govt under pressure over maritime deal with Cambodia
Published on 10/11/2024
» The controversial 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia to jointly develop parts of an overlapping claim area (OCA) and set a maritime boundary continues to cast a shadow over Thailand.
Cambodia talks to restart soon
News, Published on 09/11/2024
» Cambodia has been informed that negotiations on disputed maritime areas under the 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) will resume after a joint technical committee (JTC) is formed by the middle of this month, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says.
Get Interpol to apprehend Pisal: PM
Published on 16/10/2024
» Thai police must liaise with Interpol to secure the arrest of Gen Pisal Wattanawongkiri, a ruling Pheu Thai Party list MP wanted in connection with the Tak Bai massacre case, so he can be brought to face justice, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
Law revamp ordered to make roads safer
News, Published on 08/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered authorities to expedite amending obsolete laws to improve road safety.
Deadly bus tragedy prompts Thai transport safety debate
Published on 06/10/2024
» The bus fire tragedy that claimed the lives of 20 students and three teachers and left several injured on Tuesday has sparked a debate on whether education trips for students should be banned altogether. However, some argue that field trips remain an important part of students' learning process while addressing concerns that public bus safety must be a priority.
Bus tragedy spurs safety blitz
Published on 02/10/2024
» The Ministry of Transport is stepping up safety measures for public transport to improve passenger safety following a tragic bus fire that claimed the lives of 20 students and three teachers on Tuesday.
Thai govt's charter amendment on the rocks
Published on 29/09/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party's U-turn on its charter amendment proposal concerning the ethical standards of political officeholders has raised questions over whether the government will pursue any amendments or even follow through on its commitment to draft a new charter.