Thai Government to Empower Governors with CEO-like Authority
PRESS RELEASE:
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to grant provincial governors powers similar to those of a company CEO, aligning with its decentralization policy. This decision was made during a cabinet meeting and is...
Thai Prime Minister Aims to Establish Thailand as a Hub for EV Manufacturing
National—
On December 1st, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Government spokesman, publicly revealed that Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, has confidence in Thailand’s potential and supports Thailand as a regional EV (Electric Vehicle) manufacturing...
Thai Ministry of Energy Explores Further Reductions in Fuel Tariffs for 2024 with Energy...
National—
On December 1st, 2023, Dr. Prasert Sinsukprasert, the deputy of the Thai Ministry of Energy, publicly revealed reconsideration to explore possibilities for additional reductions of the fuel tariff (Ft) from January-April of 2024 with...
Thai Prime Minister Participates at Loi Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai—
On November 28th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, and Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the leader of the Pheu Thai Party, participated in the Loi Krathong festival in Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang...
Thai Prime Minister Addresses Chinese Tourists Plummeting Amid Visa Exemption
National—
At 12:00 PM, on November 25th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, revealed to Thai national media the current tourism situation in the past week after a visa exemption policy was launched.
Particularly,...
Thai Government Launches Major Discount Campaign for New Year
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce is gearing up for a large-scale promotional event in collaboration with over 300 manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and convenience stores. The event, hosted as a New Year’s gift...
Thai Court Schedules Hearings for ITV Shares Case and Article 112 Amendment
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The Constitutional Court has set a date for 2 important hearings. The first is set for December 20th, addressing allegations against Pita Limjaroenrat for holding shares in a media company during election candidacy....
Premier Refutes MP’s Involvement in Police Appointments
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has clarified the process of appointing a new police superintendent, highlighting that no Members of Parliament have requested such appointments, nor does he possess any power to interfere in...
Thailand Launches Policy to Target Suspected Illegal Influential Figures Nationwide
National—
On November 21st, 2023, Mr. Chada Thaiseth, the Deputy Minister of the Interior, publicly gave a policy to prevent and suppress influential figures across Thailand, which kicked off on December 1st, 2023.
The policy...
Temporary Ban on Carrying Firearms in Public Areas for One Year Proposed by Thai...
National—
On November 22nd, 2023, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Minister of Interior, publicly revealed that even minors or people who have malicious intentions can easily buy firearms or blank guns nowadays.
“Some people...
