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Models for drafting bodies face scrutiny
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/10/2025
» Two models for the formation of a constitution drafting assembly (CDA) and two options for a constitution drafting committee (CDC) are expected to be submitted to the main parliamentary committee working to amend the 2017 charter today, with the aim of finalising the framework this week.
Four-month timeline intact: Borwornsak
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno confirmed on Tuesday that the government's plan to dissolve the House of Representatives within four months remains unchanged, despite growing political debate over the ongoing constitutional amendment process.
Thai PM Anutin urges swift rewrite of charter
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said a charter rewrite must be expedited as parliament holds the authority to initiate the drafting of a new constitution.
'Progress' in joint rail ticketing bid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/07/2025
» The government has made significant progress in amending two key regulations which it hopes will pave the way for the introduction of the 20-baht fare cap across Bangkok's electric rail network, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced yesterday.
Buri Ram prisoner caught after blanket breakout
Surachai Piraksa, Published on 05/07/2025
» BURI RAM - Police have recaptured a 42-year-old prisoner who escaped from Buri Ram Provincial Prison, finding him hiding in bushes behind the provincial government centre after a massive overnight manhunt involving more than 300 officers.
Gender recognition law ‘next big step’ in Thailand
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 25/06/2025
» Advocates are urging the government to expedite the passage of a gender recognition law following Thailand’s landmark legalisation of same-sex marriage.
Srettha: Protecting rights is a year-round challenge
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/06/2025
» Thailand needs to keep supporting the spirit behind Pride Month to ensure LGBTQ+ rights are protected and people are treated equally, said former prime minister Srettha Thavisin.
Somsak signs order requiring doctor’s prescription for cannabis
Online Reporters, Published on 24/06/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Tuesday he had signed an order restricting cannabis use to strictly medical purposes.
Bhumjaithai MP calls for cannabis controls
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/06/2025
» Leading Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) figure Supachai Jaisamut has called for the urgent enactment of a cannabis control bill, criticising Pheu Thai Party's Ministry of Public Health for perceived negligence in regulating cannabis, leading to its widespread availability and escalating problems.
Man arrested for strangling girlfriend just after 5-day island trip
Chinnawat Singha, Published on 11/05/2025
» PHITSANULOK: A 30-year-old man was arrested in this northern province Saturday night for strangling his girlfriend, 28, right after returning from a five-day island trip.