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…
Charter court seeks witness lists in case against PM Srettha by June 17
In the petition, the 40 senators accused PM Srettha of violating the charter and ethical standards by appointing Pichit – “an unqualified person” – to the post of PM’s…
Fire overwhelms Chatuchak Market’s pet zone, more than 1000 animals killed
An unidentified guard at a bird shop told the press that the fire broke out while she was watching over rare birds on the mezzanine floor.
Political tensions in Thailand simmering as Thaksin-Prawit clash escalates
Ex-PM challenges former junta powerhouse as moves are being made to remove PM Srettha from prime minister’s post.
Thailand to drop unpopular THB300 tourism fee policy, PM Srettha confirms
The PM said that while collecting a fee of 300 baht per person could generate short-term revenue, a broader perspective suggests that if more tourists are allowed to enter without…
Former PM Thaksin to meet prosecutors on June 18, confident of getting bail
Asked whether he was worried whether he would not be released on bail, Thaksin replied: “The case is nothing. It almost has no [legal] ground.”
‘Kidnapped’ Chinese tourist found in Bangkok mall after falling victim to scam
Ms. Lu, who worked for a Japanese property company, had received a call from scammers who claimed to be Japanese authorities telling her she had violated an anti-money laundering…
Journey back through time with Bangkok’s MRT
From June 14 to 16, the train company will take people back through Thailand’s ancient kingdoms in an event titled “Siam Heritage from Three Eras,” held at the Bangkok…
Bangkok governor blames predecessor for ‘ridiculously expensive’ fitness gears at BMA gyms
Chadchart and his two deputies, Sanon Wangsangboon and Chakkraphan Phiewngam, called a press conference on Thursday to respond to queries raised by anti-corruption club STRONG.