Move Forward at crossroads already Domestic Affairs February 3, 2023February 4, 20230 The latest statement by hardline politician Piyabutr Saengkanokkul provides the clearest evidence that one of Thailand’s newest political parties, which thrives on unorthodoxy and drastic reforms that border on extremism, has reached a soul-searching point probably in record time. The early-arriving
Rationing prophylaxis pills could be poison for Thailand’s HIV/Aids goal Domestic Affairs February 1, 2023February 2, 20230 Despite the ambitious goal of freeing Thailand from HIV/Aids by 2030, the authorities have suddenly rationed the distribution of so-called before and after pills that keep infection at bay. “If you want to stop Aids from spreading, you must make preventive
NATO, Japan pledge to strengthen ties in face of ‘historic’ security threat Domestic Affairs January 31, 2023February 1, 20230 NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Japanese premier Fumio Kishida pledged on Tuesday to strengthen ties, saying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its growing military cooperation with China had created the most tense security environment since World War Two. The comments came
Thailand boosts protection of dolphins in Songkhla Lake Domestic Affairs January 30, 2023January 31, 20230 With concerns mounting over the threats to the 14 to 20 Irrawaddy dolphins left in Songkhla Lake, dolphin experts from international organizations recently met with local agencies at the World Bank office in Bangkok to jointly step up conservation efforts
Turkish FM Cavushoglu to host Thai, Serb counterparts in Ankara Domestic Affairs January 26, 2023January 27, 20230 Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavushoglu will host his counterparts from Thailand and Serbia on Thursday to discuss bilateral ties and cooperation, Trend reports citing Daily Sabah. During a three-day visit to Türkiye starting on Wednesday, Cavushoglu and Don Pramudwinai will co-chair
Thai cabinet approves 5.9 billion baht budget for next General Election Domestic Affairs January 24, 2023January 25, 20230 The Thai cabinet has approved a budget of 5.95 billion baht for the Election Commission (EC) to hold this year’s General Election. 5.104 million baht is for the EC’s preparations and to hold the election across the country. 840 million baht is
Thai PM tours Bangkok’s Chinatown on Chinese New Year Day Domestic Affairs January 22, 2023January 25, 20230 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha led key members of the United Thai Nation Party (Ruam Thai Sang Chart) on a tour of Chinatown, to visit Thais of Chinese descent and to pay respects to their deities at Wat Mangkon Kamalawat on
Panthawat Nakwisut: Accused lottery tycoon makes big political gamble Domestic Affairs January 21, 2023January 26, 20230 The CEO of online lottery platform Kong Salak Plus, Panthawat “Not” Nakwisut, appears to have his own style of working. At a time when most people would have shifted into defensive mode, Panthawat has launched an all-out offensive. “I am going
Myanmar’s junta chief meets Thai counterpart at beach resort to discuss military ties Domestic Affairs January 19, 20230 Myanmar’s junta chief met with his Thai counterpart at a Myanmar beach resort on Thursday for talks that will likely focus on military relations and stability issues along their 1,500-mile (2,415-kilometer) border, according to sources in the country.T…
Election Commission urged to investigate United Thai Nation Party Domestic Affairs January 19, 20230 Former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn and political activist Veera Somkwamkid have asked the Election Commission (EC) to investigate the United Thai Nation (Ruam Thai Sang Chart) Party over alleged violations of the election law.In a let…