Thailand’s visa waiver extension affecting 93 nations to be signed Monday, July 16
The six new nations or regions whose citizens now enjoy a visa waiver and a 60-day stay are: China, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Russia, and Cambodia.
Failed Senate election candidates file complaint against Thai Election Commission
EC secretary-general Sawang Boonmee said that as of Wednesday, no damning evidence had been found to show fraud had been committed by any of the 200 election winners, so the EC…
Thailand’s Election Commission finally endorses the 200 winners of the elections to the Senate
EC Office secretary-general Sawang Boonmee said the EC resolved to endorse the winners as the elections were held clean and fair.
Charter court seeks more information in PM Srettha’s case
A panel of Constitutional Court judges sets next hearing for July 24, say they are waiting for responses to inquiries sent to agencies and individuals.
Economic stagnation and plummeting ratings plague Thailand’s ruling party
The leading party in the coalition governing Thailand needs more than proactive public relations to regain public confidence.
Thai marine police chief suspended in probe over smuggled diesel
A police source said Jirabhop transferred the Marine Police chief to ensure transparency in the probe. The boats escaped detention in Sattahip, Chonburi with 330,000 litres of…
Thailand’s Election Commission postpones endorsement of new senators after election mired in complaints
Initially, the EC was scheduled to announce the 200 winners on July 3 after holding the final round of polls on the national level on June 26.
Thai man tattoos marriage certificate to celebrate nearly two decades of love
Nu (last name withheld) said the tattoo, which he got in January this year, was a celebration of his 19-year marriage with his 37-year-old wife. The couple has one daughter (16)…
Inaugural Bangkok-Vientiane train service will start on July 19
Train No. 133 will cover the distance in around 11 hours. The journey will include customs clearance at Nong Khai Station and the destination.
Thailand’s Election Commission indefinitely postpones endorsement of 200 new senators
The election commissioner says the process of checking complaints is not complete but does not specify exactly what these complaints are.