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More changes likely if digital wallet delayed
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/08/2024
» If the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme does not go ahead by next month, it will be put on hold until the next fiscal year that starts on Oct 1, the Budget Bureau said on Tuesday.
New out-of-prison detention rules defended
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/08/2024
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has defended a new regulation that allows convicts to be detained outside of prison, amid concerns that it might benefit convicted former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Air force chooses Gripen jets from Sweden
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/08/2024
» The Royal Thai Air Force said on Tuesday that it has chosen to acquire Gripen fighter jets from Sweden over US-made F-16s.
Dems’ ex-boss scoffs at rumoured Pheu Thai deal
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/08/2024
» Former Democrat leader Chuan Leekpai on Tuesday reiterated his stance that the party should not join the Pheu Thai-led government, saying this was consistent with his message to voters during the 2023 election campaign.
Senator’s bid to target outspoken judge shot down
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/08/2024
» Senator Nantana Nantavaropas has been thwarted in her attempt to seek a debate on the conduct of a Constitutional Court judge who made widely criticised remarks recently about the dissolution of the Move Forward Party.
Progressive chief shrugs off Thaksin’s ‘landslide’ prediction
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/08/2024
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of the Progressive Movement has shrugged off a boast by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra that the Pheu Thai Party will win the next election by a landslide.
Fresh election ordered for Pathum Thani PAO chairman
Online Reporters, Published on 27/08/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) has disqualified the winner of the election for chairman of the Pathum Thani Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) and ordered a fresh elecion be held.
Best Film Award at Pattaya Film Festival 2024
Published on 27/08/2024
» Mr. Poramet Ngampichet, Mayor of Pattaya City, presided over the closing ceremony and Best Film Award presentation at the Pattaya Film Festival 2024, held at SF Cinema, Central Marina Pattaya. The festival, which ran from 21st to 25th August, featured a diverse range of activities, including screenings of films from around the world in both cinemas and open-air venues, as well as a film seminar with international directors. These events aimed to promote a varied film culture for audiences of all ages. Additionally, the festival included the selection of the Best Film and the Documentary Pitch activity, which sought to support Thai documentary filmmakers.
Rail concession buyback idea gains support
SUPOJ WANCHAROEN, Published on 27/08/2024
» A former deputy governor of Bangkok says he supports the idea floated by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of having the government buy back electric railway concessions to cap fares at 20 baht per trip.
Students transform plastic waste into bedding for homeless
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/08/2024
» A group of high school students are making soft sleeping mats from old plastic bags and giving them out to homeless people, both recycling the waste and helping the poor.