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Anutin wins enough MP votes to become Thailand's new prime minister
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/09/2025
» Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has secured enough votes to become Thailand's new prime minister.
Passenger hits head on road after cop pulls over motorcycle
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2025
» An incident on Thursday involving a police officer and a motorcycle rider has sparked public debate in Thailand, following the release of dashcam footage showing a young female passenger being thrown from a motorcycle and hitting her head on the road.
Thai cabinet approves casino bill
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/03/2025
» Thailand’s cabinet on Thursday approved a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, as the government looks to attract more tourists and build a major gaming industry.
Thais effectively barred from entering new casinos
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2025
» Thailand has proposed tough entry requirements for local gamblers in casinos as it plans to build a major gaming industry to boost tourism.
One-third of Thais ‘very angry’ if handout cancelled
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/10/2024
» More than one third of Thais say they will be angry if they don’t get the 10,000-baht handout in the second phase of the digital wallet scheme, an opinion poll has found.
Eight plead not guilty in Red Bull case
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/09/2024
» The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has scheduled a seven-month trial period for the alleged mishandling of the 2012 fatal hit-and-run case involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya.
Health minister still plans to recriminalise cannabis
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/06/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Wednesday a survey of about 100,000 people found most respondents wanted the recriminalisation of cannabis, and he would make it happen.
Jailed activist weakened by hunger strike dies
Published on 15/05/2024
» Jailed activist Netiporn “Boong” Sanesangkhom, 28, was pronounced dead at Thammasat University Hospital late Tuesday morning, over three months after she had started a dry hunger strike.
Royal motorcade activists to face charges
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/02/2024
» The people who honked their car horn and tried to cut in on a royal motorcade early this month will be charged later this week, the national police chief said on Monday.
Warning given against blocking royal motorcades
Published on 09/02/2024
» Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaiset issued a warning against obstructing royal motorcades, saying such actions would be met with severe consequences in the future.