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Senator doubles down on manipulation claim
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» The next round of voting in the Senate election will show that there are several individuals who were hired to take part in the process simply to vote for candidates backed by certain political parties or interest groups, according to caretaker senator Somchai Swangkarn.
Weed protesters 'not going anywhere'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin played down the gathering of cannabis advocacy groups outside Government House who are opposed to the relisting of the plant and vowed to stay put until a law to control its use was enacted.
Cabinet approves one-pill rule for meth users
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» The cabinet has approved in principle a law stipulating that anyone found in possession of more than one methamphetamine tablet will be regarded as an offender and will not have the option of being sent to rehabilitation, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Wissanu downplays ‘irregularities’ in Senate vote
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» Wissanu Krea-ngam, a legal adviser to the prime minister, on Tuesday expressed concern about accusations that the Senate election is being marred by irregularities.
EC goes ahead with Senate election dates
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Election Commission decided on Friday to stick to its schedule for the Senate election, starting with the first round on Sunday.
House panel wants more groundwork
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/06/2024
» An ad hoc House committee studying the Land Bridge megaproject has suggested that the government establish an agency to manage it and conduct more public hearings before construction officially begins.
Srettha looks to boost state coffers, optimistic about Q4
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/06/2024
» The government is considering ways to boost state revenue as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is confident the economy will improve in the fourth quarter.
Handout to be 'paid out at same time'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/06/2024
» Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul insisted yesterday that the 50 million people eligible to each receive 10,000 baht under the government's digital wallet scheme will receive the sum at the same time in the last quarter of the year as initially planned.
Foreign tourist arrivals jump 38% in first 5 months
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/06/2024
» Nearly 15 million foreign tourists visited Thailand during the first five months of this year, up 38% from the same period last year, with those from China topping the table, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said on Thursday.
Clarity on Senate poll rules expected on Friday
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) is expected to offer clarity on Friday about the ramifications of a Constitutional Court decision on Wednesday to hear a petition seeking its ruling on whether four controversial provisions in the organic law governing the Senate election breach the charter.