Three camps likely to struggle for power in Thai Senate
The Election Commission is set to officially announce the names of the 200 elected senators and 100 reserves. If no errors or complaints crop up that could delay the announcement,…
PM Srettha denies Pheu Thai plans to cut list-MPs to thwart Move Forward
Sunday’s denial came after Thai Sang Thai Party leader Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan claimed that Pheu Thai was trying to increase constituency MP seats from 350 to 500 and remove…
Thailand’s SDG score on hunger, food security falls
Academics call on the government to address food-related issues as malnutrition remains one of the leading causes of death in the country.
Thailand’s ‘junta senators’ pose for one last group photo before saying goodbye
The so-called ‘provisional’ senators get ready to leave office as the Election Commission prepares for election roll call on July 2.
Thailand makes history by legalising same-sex marriage
The ‘Equal marriage’ bill, set to go into effect by the end of this year, is seen as a special New Year's gift to the people of Thailand.
Former Thai PM Thaksin released on bail in lese majeste case
Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra was released on a bond of 500,000 baht and due to be back in court on August 19.
Ex-PM Thaksin indicted as Thailand braces for court cases amid risk of political crisis
Influential former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a powerful backer of the ruling government, was formally indicted on Tuesday for allegedly insulting the monarchy in a…
Royal Pardon among the defences to be raised in former PM Thaksin’s lese majeste case
The case against ex-PM Thaksin has been brought by the Attorney General (AG) under Article 112 of the Penal Code for giving an interview to a South Korean media outlet in 2015,…
PM Srettha adds ‘pocket change’ to declared assets of 1.02 bn baht
PM Srettha Thavisin has resubmitted his asset declaration after omitting two items in his first submission, made in December. The assets statement put Srettha’s worth at 659.591…
Thailand’s revised regulation on narcotic possession to be effective next week
The Public Health Ministry expected the Council of State to soon approve the draft ministerial regulation on narcotics drugs and psychotropic substances, specifically regarding…