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Thai PM Anutin preps 120-day policy agenda
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul convened a high-level policy meeting at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters on Saturday, joined by several incoming economic ministers as the new administration prepares to present its 120-day agenda to Parliament.
Special status call for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/07/2025
» Local leaders are calling for Phuket to receive special administrative status, similar to Bangkok and Pattaya, to improve infrastructure and control over budget management and local administration.
Alcohol sales easing awaits ministry nod
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/06/2025
» The committee on alcohol beverage control has acknowledged that the easing of alcohol bans on Buddhist holy days has yet to be extended to ordinary retail shops, pending clarification from the Ministry of Interior.
Govt pushes for alcohol control laws that match 'global norms'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2024
» The Alcoholic Beverage Control Bill will be submitted to parliament next month, says the Ministry of Public Health.
Drunk Icelandic man hurt in brawl with Pattaya driver
Online Reporters, Published on 11/08/2024
» CHON BURI: A very drunk Icelandic man has been injured after allegedly harassing and getting into a fight with his Bolt driver in North Pattaya on Saturday night.
Bhumjaithai a player in new Senate
Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/06/2024
» More than a few of the 200 senators-elect seemingly have political party affiliations, notably with the Bhumjaithai Party, a review of the unofficial results of Wednesday’s vote shows.
Senate election ends without ex-PM candidate
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2024
» The Senate election concluded early Thursday morning, resulting in 200 senators-elect, including several linked to the Bhumjaithai Party. Notably, former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat was not among them.
Government seeks legal counsel on loan for digital wallet handout
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/04/2024
» The government will ask the Council of State to verify the legality of its plan to borrow 172.3 billion baht from the Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperative to partially finance its 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme.
Govt must form PM2.5 panel: TDRI
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/03/2024
» A national committee to devise a policy on battling the PM2.5 problem, and an agency to manage the smog are needed to address the nation's air pollution, according to the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Experts warn against quick fixes for air pollution
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/01/2024
» Experts concluded during the week that air pollution in Thailand needs to be addressed as a structural problem rather than a sporadic one. And institutional reform that focuses on citizen-led solutions is crucial.