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70% turnout predicted for municipal polls on Sunday
Published on 10/05/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) expects a 70% voter turnout for nationwide elections on Sunday for municipal mayors and council members, with major centres such as Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Pattaya under close watch as competition is expected to be fierce.
Energy minister’s shareholding under microscope
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2025
» Political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has called on the Election Commission (EC) to investigate shareholdings in four companies by Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Singer Ammy wins appeal against lese majeste charge
Online Reporters, Published on 06/05/2025
» The Court of Appeal has dismissed the lese majeste case brought against singer Chai-amorn Kaewwiboonpan and halved the four-year prison term given to co-defendant Promsorn Viradhammajari.
ABOUT POLITICS: A spanner in the works?
News, Published on 03/05/2025
» Many have made an ominous prediction after hearing Bhumjaithai Party secretary-general Chaichanok Chidchob say in parliament that the coalition government is living on borrowed time.
Court asked to suspend voting rights of Sen Keskamol
Online Reporters, Published on 30/04/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) will ask the Supreme Court to suspend the voting rights of Senator Keskamol Pleansamai, saying she deceived the public about her educational qualifications.
PM heads to Thailand's Northeast to tackle trade, tourism, drug issues
Online Reporters, Published on 27/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will lead her cabinet to the northeastern provinces of Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, and Mukdahan on Monday to inspect key projects and review local challenges ahead of a mobile cabinet meeting scheduled the following day in Nakhon Phanom.
Thaksin returns to Chiang Mai for mayoral campaign rally
Online Reporters, Published on 26/04/2025
» Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra flew to his home province of Chiang Mai on Saturday to prepare for a campaign rally for a Pheu Thai Party candidate in the May 11 mayoral election.
Old couple injured when young politician’s BMW hits pickup
Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2025
» An elderly couple were injured when a BMW driven by a member of a prominent political family hit their pickup truck on Bangkok’s eastern outer ring road in Pathum Thani province on Wednesday morning.
Abhisit sees entertainment complexes as slippery slope
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed his opposition to the bill proposing the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes that include casinos, citing concerns about the social and economic impact.
Casino bill could land govt in hot water
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/04/2025
» Former charter writers warn the government may be at risk of violating ethics rules and breaching Thailand's national strategy if it doesn't drop its push for the casino-entertainment complex bill.