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Clarity urged on charter changes
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/01/2026
» Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno has urged political parties pushing for constitutional amendments to clearly specify which provisions they intend to revise, saying royal prerogatives are embedded throughout the charter and not limited to Chapters 1 and 2.
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.
Peace in deep South demands more than guns
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 04/10/2025
» The southern insurgency has been a conundrum for all governments.
Bhokin backs MPs to choose PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Thai Sang Thai Party is campaigning to amend the constitution to ensure the prime minister is selected solely by members of parliament, party strategist Bhokin Bhalakula told the Bangkok Post.
Monks' titles rescinded, 'Golf' cuffed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/07/2025
» His Majesty the King has issued a royal command to revoke the royal appointments and ecclesiastical titles previously conferred upon a total of 81 monks, in light of recent reports of monastic misconduct that have deeply affected public sentiment.
Budget debate set as MPs prep for scrutiny
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/05/2025
» The government and the opposition will be allocated 20 hours each to deliberate the 3.78-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, chief government whip Wisut Chainarun said.
Cabinet gives cybercrime, digital asset bills the nod
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/04/2025
» The cabinet yesterday approved two draft laws to combat cybercrime and regulate digital asset businesses.
Taliban rule dims Afghan women's rights
News, John J. Metzler, Published on 17/03/2025
» The darkening rule of the Taliban regime over Afghanistan continues to dim prospect women's rights as well as any chances for the war-torn country to overcome an ongoing humanitarian catastrophe. Currently more than 50 percent of the population, some 23 million people in this South Asian land, require humanitarian assistance and that aid is now decreasing.
Staying on the same page
News, Published on 01/02/2025
» The government's own inner workings could turn out to be more disruptive to its unity than external forces or even the opposition, according to a political analyst.
Thaksin influence case to ignite tensions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/01/2025
» A case where former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is accused of exerting undue influence over the ruling Pheu Thai Party is expected to be one of the major highlights in Thai politics this New Year.