Prominent Thai Political Activist Struck By Angry Critic at Press Conference
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Political activist Srisuwan Janya once again was physically attacked on Thursday, May 11th at the Office of the Election Commission (EC) after he filed a complaint about the Pheu Thai Party’s digital money policy.
Mr....
Move Forward Party Continues to Discuss Minimum Wage Increase with Thai Small Business Leaders
Small and medium-sized business owners are planning a meeting with the Move Forward Party’s (MFP) prime ministerial candidate later this month to deliberate a proposal for increasing the minimum wage.
The Federation of Thai SMEs...
Top Thai Bank Joins Increasing Number of Voices saying Quick Formation of New Government...
A Bank of Ayudhya unit has indicated that political factors will have a major impact on the national economy this year. It said the quick formation of a new administration would be a boon...
Thai House Speaker Delays Setting Final Date for Prime Minister Vote Pending Charter Court’s...
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Parliament speaker Wan Muhammad Noor Matha has yet to decide the final date for the next round of Thailand's prime ministerial vote pending the Thai charter court's ruling on the ombudsmen’s petition.
Mr. Wan...
Thai Cabinet Ministers Complete Swearing in
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet members have been sworn in before His Majesty the King on Tuesday, September 5th.
His Majesty granted them an audience at Amporn Sathan Residential Hall at Dusit...
Thai Minister of Energy Proposes to Reduce Gasoline and Gasohol 91 Prices by 2.50...
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On October 17th, 2023, Mr. Akaradej Wongpitakroj, the spokesman of the United Thai Nations party, publicly stated after a political party meeting about reducing the price of gasoline and gasohol 91 by 2.50 baht...
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...
Thai Constitutional Court Clears Pita Limjaroenrat of Media Shareholding Allegations
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On January 24th, 2024, Thai national media reported that the Thai Constitutional Court scheduled a hearing to announce a verdict on the case of Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat, the former leader of the Move Forward...
Pheu Thai MP Questions Pita Limjaroenrat’s Motives in Chiang Mai Visit During Thaksins Return
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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...
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...
