Thai and Chinese Leaders Stress Closer Relations in Beijing Meeting
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On October 19th, 2023, Thai Prime Minister, Mr. Settha Thavisin, and President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, held a diplomatic meeting in Beijing, China.
Both leaders highlighted the long-standing friendship and...
Thai Government Unveils Ambitious Measures to Tackle PM 2.5 Crisis in 2024
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At 1:30 PM, on December 19th, 2023, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed after the cabinet meeting that the Thai Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment proposed measures to solve the...
Thai Health Official Proposes Surrogacy Law Amendments for All Married Couples, Emphasizes LGBT+ Rights
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On February 20th, 2024, Dr. Surat Wisetsak, the Director-General of the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), announced proposed amendments to the Surrogacy Law, aiming to allow surrogacy for married couples without specifying gender...
Thai Transport Minister Defends 20 Baht Electric Train Ride Policy Amid Criticism, Cites Benefits...
Bangkok—
At 9:30 AM, on April 18th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, stated to the public regarding criticism of the 20 baht electric train ride policy from an opposition party list...
Protesters change rally location, defy government ban on gatherings and heavy rain and say...
Bangkok-
Pro-democracy protesters have made a last minute change to their planned protest location today which was originally scheduled near Central World and has now been planned to move.
The area near Central World has a...
Speaker of Thai House says reconciliation committee will take place regardless of protester participation
Bangkok, Thailand-
Speaking today from Bangkok the speaker of the Thai House, Chuan Leekpai, said it was the right of pro-democracy protesters to decline to participate in any reconciliation committee but stressed that the committee...
Students across Thailand wear casual outfits to schools in protest against uniform regulations as...
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Some groups of students nationwide have attended their first day at school this morning, December 1, wearing casual outfits in protest against Thai school uniform regulations as a part of the pro-democracy movements...
Two pro-democracy events to be staged for two consecutive days in Bangkok amid end...
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Thailand's political movement is heating up again in 2021 after the Criminal Court had denied bail against four pro-democracy activists over Thailand's lese majeste charges last week. This has resulted in a staged...
Thai Prime Minister to chair major meeting tomorrow to discuss country’s economic situation and...
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha will chair a meeting of the Center for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) tomorrow, March 26th, to discuss Thailand's overall economic situation before considering a rehabilitation plan and the possibility...
Thai Parliament passes referendum law, allowing public votes for constitutional amendments before further drafting
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The Thai Parliament yesterday, June 22nd, has passed the referendum law in its third reading, meaning constitutional amendments must be voted for approval or disapproval by a public referendum before proceeding with a...