Thai Cabinet Greenlights Amendments to Alcoholic Beverages Control Law Despite Opposition
National—
On March 29th, 2024, Thai national media reported that the Thai cabinet approved five bills to amend the alcoholic beverage control law. These proposed changes included extending selling hours and permitting more flexibility for...
Thai Defense Minister and Relevant Agencies Visit China for Submarine Procurement Discussion
National—
On March 28th, 2024, Mr. Sutin Klungsang, the Thai Minister of Defense, and relevant agencies visited China to discuss with private sectors and other agencies concerning the procurement of a Thai submarine.
The discussion aimed...
Thai Parliament Votes to Deliberate Further on Opening Entertainment Complexes With Legal Casinos
National—
At 8:10 PM, on March 28th, 2024, the Thai House of Parliament voted to agree on deliberation on the study of opening an Entertainment Complex, which would include a legal casino, to tackle illegal...
Thailand’s Top Cops Transferred to PMs Office Temporarily During Gambling Investigation
National—
At 11:00 AM, on March 20th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin summoned Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukvimol, the commissioner general of the Royal Thai Police, and Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakparn, the Deputy National Police...
Jomtien Business People Want One-Way Rule Gone
Pattaya —
Over 200 business owners on Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya have petitioned the deputy mayor to scrap a one-way traffic rule on Jomtien Beach Road.
The petition, which was filed on Wednesday, March 20th,...
Deputy National Police Chief Surachet Hakparn’s Legal Team Refutes Alleged Involvement In Online Gambling...
National—
At 10:00 AM, on March 19th, 2024, Mr. Warachan Chuabankoh and Mr. Nattawit Netijaruroj, the legal advisors of Deputy National Police Chief Surachet Hakparn, held a press conference regarding his alleged involvement in famous...
Pheu Thai Party Leader Discusses Thai-Cambodian Relations and ASEAN Tourism Cooperation During Visit to...
National—
On March 18th, 2024, Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the leader of the Pheu Thai Party, led the party's executive committee to visit Cambodia for political discussions to develop cooperation between the two countries.
Paetongtarn stated that...
Thai Deputy National Police Chief Surachet Hakparn Summoned in ‘Minnie’ Gambling Network Investigation
National—
On March 17th, 2024, the investigative team in the gambling “Minnie” network case issued a summons to Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakparn, the Thai Deputy National Police Chief, to acknowledge allegations regarding laundering money offenses.
Thung...
Pheu Thai MP Questions Pita Limjaroenrat’s Motives in Chiang Mai Visit During Thaksins Return
National—
On March 16th, 2024, Mr. Anusorn Iamsa-ard, a Pheu Thai list MP, questioned the case of Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party (MFP)'s chief adviser, in traveling to Chiang Mai to inspect...
Thaksin Shinawatra Returns to Chiang Mai After 17 Years, Receives Warm Welcome
National—
At 9:28 AM, on March 14th, 2024, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, His daughter and Pheu Thai party leader Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, and his relatives visited his hometown in Chiang Mai by private...
