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Nuts and bolts of the referendum
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/01/2026
» Thailand is heading towards another national referendum on constitutional change, to coincide with the next general election on Feb 8.
Cabinet approves new top-up tax rules
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/12/2025
» The cabinet has approved in principle a set of decrees and regulations under the 2024 Top-Up Tax Act to specify detailed guidelines for the imposition and calculation of the tax, says Kulaya Tantitemit, director-general of the Revenue Department.
Police put to the test
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of crimes and scandals that shook public confidence in institutions meant to protect society. From a deadly mass shooting in Bangkok to sprawling online scam networks, monk misconduct and a senior police scandal, the year exposed deep vulnerabilities linked to crime, governance and accountability, leaving lingering questions about reform and public trust.
Senate approves 2 NACC commissioners
News, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Senate has approved two nominees, namely Suchart Suntreekasem and Manuphan Yotthasaen, to serve as commissioners of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Next budget framework set at B3.78tn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2025
» The government has set the budget framework for the 2027 fiscal year at 3.78 trillion baht, said Prime Minister's Office Minister Paradorn Prissanananthakul.
SRT ready to move on with dual-track work
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is ready to move forward with three more routes under Phase 2 of the double-track railway project, which will see the line from Chumphon to Padang Besar near the border with Malaysia upgraded to dual tracks.
Social Security Board approves new pension formula
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Social Security Board (SSB) has unanimously approved a draft ministerial regulation introducing the new Career Average Revalued Earnings (Care) pension formula, expected to take effect early next year, to improve benefits for insured workers.
Public referendum is non-negotiable
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/09/2025
» Any move to draft a new constitution must begin with a public referendum rather than parliamentary deliberation, in line with the Constitutional Court's ruling, according to Senator Phisit Apivatanapong.
Three referendums required, says court
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/09/2025
» The Constitutional Court has ruled the drafting of a new constitution must be subject to three referendums, but the first two could be held together.
Cabinet approves B2bn for Tomorrowland festivals
News, Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved a budget of two billion baht to hold the electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland in Thailand for five years, with expectations of generating at least 12 billion baht in spending from visitors.