Move Forward Party Sweeps Seven Out of Ten Constituency-Based Seats in Chonburi
Chonburi —
The Move Forward party (MFP) unexpectedly swept seven out of ten constituency-based seats in Chonburi province in Sunday's general elections, beating the so-called "Banyai (big family)".
The MFP, which preliminarily won 151 seats in...
Pheu Thai Party PM Candidate Paetongtarn Infected With Covid-19
Thailand -
Pheu Thai Party PM candidate Paetongtarn ‘Ung Ing’ Shinawatra, the daughter of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, has been infected with COVID-19 for the second time.
Ung Ing posted on her personal Instagram on...
Businesses Raise Concerns as MFP Leader Suspended from Parliament
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The recent order by the Constitutional Court to suspend Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat from his duties as a member of the House of Representatives has prompted apprehension within the business...
Thailand’s Digital Minister Seeking Court Order to Shut Down Facebook in Thailand over Fake...
Bangkok, Thailand-
In a late afternoon press conference on Monday, August 21st, 2023, Thailand's Caretaker Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwat Thanakamanusorn stated that his ministry is planning to seek a court order to...
Move Forward Candidate Wins Rayong By-Election
PRESS RELEASE:
In a recent by-election held in Rayong Constituency 3, Move Forward Party candidate Pongsathon Sonpechnarintr emerged victorious, securing a significant lead over his opponents.
Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat announced the win, expressing his gratitude...
Pheu Thai Party Elects New Leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thaksin’s Daughter
National —
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected as the first female leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
Paetongtarn, 37, was the sole candidate at...
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...
Editorial: Thai Cannabis Draft Law Banning Recreational Use Delayed, Opposing Sides Must Find Common...
Yesterday, February 13th, 2024, the draft cannabis bill that would ban recreational usage of cannabis was not approved by the Thai Cabinet, with relevant officials and the Minister of Public Health calling it a...
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...
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...
