Thai election committee may endorse first group of MPs on June 19
Those who are facing election fraud complaints with strong evidence would remain under investigation and would not be endorsed as MPs as of now, a source added.
Election drives consumer confidence to a 53-month high: Commerce Ministry
Consumer confidence rose on a rebounding economy, particularly in the tourism sector, government measures to lower household electricity bills, falling oil prices, and the…
No special orders to police about Thaksin’s plan to return: PM Prayut
The former prime minister has repeatedly said he would return to Thailand next month so that he would have a chance to stay with his grandchildren.
Evidence indicates conspiracy behind iTV share case against Pita
Intouch Holdings, on June 12, ordered its subsidiary iTV to investigate why the minutes from its latest shareholding meeting appear to contradict an audio recording of the meeting…
Royalists urge senators to oppose lese majeste law amendment
The group is opposed to any amendment or abolition of Article 112 aimed at protecting the monarchy, saying that it was now an important factor whether people would support…
EC has already rejected 4 complaints that could have brought Move Forward to an end
Three of the complaints accused the Move Forward Party of breaking laws that protect the monarchy, a source said.
Bangkok recounts bring no change to election results
The Election Commission ordered the recounts after discovering a mismatch between the total number of votes cast and the voter turnout in the elections.
Delay to announcement of election result as recounts ordered
It is expected that the recount will take place on June 11, and the updated results will be announced within this month.
Thaksin may return in July, ready to face judicial process: Paetongtarn
When asked if he would return if the formation of a new government was not complete, she said the existence of a caretaker government would not affect Thaksin's return.
Move Forward dismisses reports it plans to expel migrant workers
The party also reaffirmed its plan to do the opposite, saying it wants to make it easier for foreign nationals to work in Thailand and to expand access to labour protection for…