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PM slams critics of casinos
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has lashed out at critics of the proposed casino entertainment complex, accusing political rivals of playing games to sow public confusion and inflame opposition.
PM invites parties to discuss casino bill
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is expected to invite coalition parties to discuss the casino-entertainment complex bill ahead of the next parliamentary session in July, Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said.
Hospital stay haunts Thaksin again
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/05/2025
» A decision of the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions to launch an inquiry into claims of improper enforcement of the prison sentence against ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra over what is known as the "14th floor saga" has triggered wild speculation about another round of political bargaining games.
Thaksin to skip court hearing on hospital stay
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/05/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will submit a written statement at the opening of a court hearing on June 13 into claims that his prison sentence was not adequately enforced, according to his lawyer.
Platform riders 'deserve better benefits'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/05/2025
» A Thammasat University academic says that digital platform riders should be categorised as company employees under the social security law, and not a type of informal worker with limited access to basic work benefits.
Pirapan's eligibility 'not in doubt'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday expressed confidence that Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga's eligibility to serve as a cabinet minister was carefully examined and verified before his appointment.
MP slams 'incompetent' NBTC on its abandoned headquarters
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/04/2025
» Rukchanok Srinork, a People's Party (PP) MP for Bangkok, has accused the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of "incompetence" and misspending after abandoning its plan to build a multi-billion-baht headquarters.
Drone rules to be updated amid push for commercial use
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/04/2025
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is preparing to amend the Air Navigation Act to better support the growth of drone aviation nationwide.
Thailand awaits US nod for tariff talks date: PM
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/04/2025
» Thailand is waiting for the United States to give a reply on when it will hold talks on trade tariffs, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
Cash handout faces legal hurdle
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/04/2025
» The government faces a new legal challenge after a petition was submitted to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), asking it to investigate a 35-billion-baht sum used to finance its 10,000-baht cash handout.