Two opposite political groups jointly gather at City Hall in Bangkok yesterday to demand...
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A group of activists, led by Jatuporn Promphan of the "United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship" (UDD) and Nitithorn Lumlua of the "Peoples of Thailand" group, gathered at City Hall in Bangkok yesterday,...
Press Release: Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, to visit Thailand...
The following is a press release from the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Thailand. The statements within are their own.
Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), Admiral Samuel Paparo will visit Thailand August 18-21 to...
Democrat MP to propose draft amendments for Cannabis and Hemp Act drafting committee’s consideration...
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Democrat MP Satit Wongnongtoey on Tuesday, September 20th, is preparing to propose amendments to the Cannabis and Hemp Draft Act, following the drafting committee's request for political parties' opinions.
The Trang MP told the...
Cambodian PM Hun Sen will not attend APEC summit in Bangkok after testing positive...
National —
Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen will not attend the APEC summit in Bangkok after he tested positive for Covid-19.
The Cambodian PM is being taken care of...
Move Forward Leader Pita Discusses Economy With The Thai Chamber of Commerce
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limcharoenrat held a productive meeting with the Thai Chamber of Commerce to address key economic concerns, including the proposed minimum wage increase and reducing business costs.
Following over two hours...
Thai Parliament Succesfully Chooses House Speaker
National —
Wan Muhamad Noor Matha from the Prachachart Party has been chosen unanimously to become the House Speaker of the Thai Parliament.
On Tuesday, July 4th, the 500 Members of the House of Representatives convened at the...
Thai Tourism Sector Worried About Potential Street Protests if Unfavorable Government Takes Office
National —
The Thai tourism sector is worried about the formation of the new government that might consist of parties that the majority don’t like.
Sa-nga Ruengwattanakul, chairman of the Khao San Road Traders’ Association, revealed...
PM Prayut Bids Farewell to Defence Council with Good Spirits
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has chaired his final meeting with the Defence Council, appearing in good spirits as he bid them farewell. The outgoing premier also allowed group photos to be taken...
First Deputy Speaker Dismissed in Party Reshuffle
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) – First Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada has been dismissed from the Move Forward Party, a move that allows the newly elected party leader to be chosen as the opposition leader...
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...