Finance Ministry reports on state of economy for August-Tourism money up, export sector down
BANGKOK - The trade war between China and the United States is affecting the Thai export sector resulting in signs of an overall spending slowdown in August, while production improved and the tourism sector...
Pattaya City Mayor suspends top city official
The order which was signed by the Pattaya City Mayor Sonthaya Khunpluem has been issued yesterday.
The order stated that the Pattaya City Administrative Chief Officer Chanatpong Sriwiset was temporarily suspended.
The Pattaya City Administrative Deputy...
US President Donald Trump accepts Prime Minister Prayut’s invitation to visit Thailand, likely later...
President Donald Trump has said he would visit Thailand along with the First Lady, after hosting a party in New York that included Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his wife on September 24.
Prayut, who...
Thai Constitutional Court rules in favor of Prime Minister in case of if he...
The Thai Constitutional Court has ruled that the former head of the NCPO was not an “other official of the state”, clearing the way for PM Prayut Chan-o-cha to stay on as head of the government....
Lawmakers state they will introduce draft bill to grow up to six marijuana plants...
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The Bhumjaithai Party has insisted it would submit a draft bill to the House this week to allow people to grow six marijuana plants at home.
The move came after the party's forum to gather...
Environmental Ministry of Thailand strongly considering moving forward plastic ban by two years, including...
The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment is considering bringing forward, by 1-2 years, the imposition of a complete ban on the use of single-use plastic bags, Styrofoam boxes, plastic straws, and single-use...
Department of Land Transport starts major crackdown on public transport, including surveying passengers currently...
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The Department of Land Transport has begun a huge crackdown on public transport in Thailand on orders from the new transport minister Saysayam Chidchob.
One of the new measures is to actually ask passengers en...
Election Commision announce results of Election: Military supporting Phalang Pracharat wins popular vote
The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday released the general election results, saying the pro-junta Phalang Pracharat won the most votes at over 8.4 million, while Pheu Thai came second with 7.9 million votes.
The press...
What the Election Results mean and where the Thai Government goes from here for...
The following article is courtesy of Reuters. All credit is given to them. We are reposting it as it gives an excellent, unbiased summary of what the Election results at this point mean for...
Royal Thai Police state that voting was orderly, on the lookout for post election...
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Police around the country are prosecuting 50 violations of election laws and are monitoring the post-poll situation for further signs of trouble.
The Royal Thai Police coordination centre for security, peace and order is on...
