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Now, who to take to the coalition ball?
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 29/12/2025
» Thailand formally entered election mode in earnest over the past weekend, as candidates from all parties flocked to registration venues nationwide to submit their candidacies for the Feb 8 general election.
Vatican honours Thai leaders for faith and service
News, Published on 11/12/2025
» The Vatican has conferred papal decorations on eight distinguished Thais in two ceremonies in Bangkok, recognising their devoted service to the Catholic Church, humanitarian action and efforts to strengthen interfaith harmony.
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.
Ramadan violence fears after Yala blast
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/03/2025
» Security has been tightened in Yala province, following a pipe bomb attack on a police box next to a railroad crossing in Muang district which left six Muslims injured on Wednesday night.
Deputy Prime Minister backs Thaksin on South solution
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/02/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has expressed support for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's views regarding restoring peace in the deep South and urged insurgents to halt violence during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Fasting seen as the key to wellness during Ramadan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/02/2025
» Fasting during Ramadan is a time to train the mind, strengthen body endurance, and improve self-control by abstaining from food and water.
Calling time on ban 'not a disease risk'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health said this week the government's policy to lift the sales ban on alcoholic beverages currently in place daily between 2pm and 5pm as well as on Buddhist holy days does not contradict the ministry's efforts to promote the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as a national agenda item.
Airports ease booze rules
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2024
» The Prime Minister's Office has announced a new regulation allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages every day at major international airports.
Statue fest gains new followers in Thailand's Petchabun
News, SOONTHORN KONGWARAKHOM, Published on 22/09/2024
» The tradition of "Um Phra Dam Nam", meaning "the bathing of a Buddha image", in Phetchabun is expected to attract 200,000 visitors, generating about 80 million baht over the course of the 10-day event, which starts this Friday.
Mongolia seeks closer ties amid major power rivalry
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/04/2024
» Ulaanbaatar hopes to achieve closer ties with Thailand across the board, Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh said during an exclusive interview with Bangkok Post.