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The Central Administrative Court on Monday dismissed a 148 million baht lawsuit filed against the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) by a group of 430 disabled people over its failure to improve access to the BTS sky train. Previously, the group had lodged a petition with the Supreme Administrative court demanding the BMA provide elevators at
Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will propose to the cabinet a total ban on the import of plastic waste into Thailand beginning next year. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Gen Surasak Karnjanarat said today that, as imports of plastic waste are to end next year, Thailand will increase recycling of locally-generated plastic waste
Provincial officials have been warned to exercise greater caution when welcoming Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during his campaign trail to prevent provoking any legal complications for the premier, said Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda today. He noted that in providing security for the prime minister on the hustings as a prime ministerial candidate of the Palang Pracharat party, the security service accorded to Gen Prayut
Thai PBS World x Abhisit Vejjajiva at Lalai Sap Market, Soi Surasena, Silom Road.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may take to the podium to address supporters of the pro-junta Palang Pracharat party in his campaign debut on March 10th. Palang Pracharat party leader Uttama Savanayana told media in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani today (Saturday) that the party was discussing suitable timing and location for Gen Prayut,
Future Forward party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit’s controversial remark, that one of the party’s policies is to complete the unfinished mission of the 1932 coup makers, has provoked a strong reaction among Thai royalists, foremost among them M.C. Julajerm Yugala. “The Future Forward party is like a candle which was lit waiting to be doused. May
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remains undecided whether to attend his first campaign rally for the pro-junta Palang Pracharat party, due to be held in Thailand’s northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday March 10th. He told media at the Government House this morning that he is still considering the invitation. An informed party source said
Future Forward party deputy leader Lt-Gen Pongsakorn Rodchompoo has admitted to Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) police that he shared a fake news story about Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan without knowing that it was fake. Pol Lt-Gen Surachet Hakparn, commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, said in a Facebook post today that Lt-Gen Pongsakorn, the
Twenty-one anti-Thaksin protesters, accused of laying siege to Thailand’s parliament in October 2008, were acquitted today after the Criminal Court ruled that their protest was peaceful and only turned violent after the police used force. The protest took place on October 5th, 2008 when thousands rallied against the Somchai government in front of Government House,
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralong has commanded that his May 4-6 coronation ceremony should be economical and in line with Royal tradition, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, head of the coronation organizing committee. Describing the ceremony as second only in importance to the Royal cremation of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, he explained
The March-24 general election sees not only a huge number of first-time voters but also a large number of young politicians making their political debut. Representatives of five political parties, having thrown their hat into the political ring for the first time, took part in a forum organized by Thai PBS Friday night to share
Thai people have different ideal prime ministers in mind and, as well as their idols, they have other favourite political options for the next prime minister of Thailand, said Mr. Noppadol Kannikar, director of Super Poll. Super Poll surveyed 2,330 people from different occupations across Thailand between February 20th and March 2nd. Respondents were asked about their ideal prime minister from among the prime ministerial candidates and were asked who else they think would best fill the top...
The future of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) could hang in a balance as it remains uncertain which parties will form the new government. The EEC, the massive-scale infrastructure project stretching across three eastern provinces, is seen as a brainchild of the outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha government. Therefore, some questioned what would happen to
Five Thai tourists were killed when their car plunged into a deep ravine in Luang Prabang, approximately 300 km north of the Lao PDR capital Vientiane, on Friday. The fatal crash was reported by Laotian authorities to the rescue unit in the northeastern Thai province of Nong Khai at about 10pm on Friday, according to
The Appeals Court today upheld the two-year prison sentence imposed on former Pheu Thai party leader Yongyuth Vichaidit for malfeasance in office in connection with the Alpine golf course in Bangkok’s neighboring province of Pathum Thani. The 77-year-old former deputy permanent secretary of interior was, however, granted bail. He is entitled to appeal the verdict
The Thai Broadcast Journalists Association (TBJA) today called on the management of the state-owned Mass Communications Organization of Thailand (MCOT) to review its order removing the host of an election program for alleged bias. In a statement, the TBJA said that the action by the operator of Channel 9 in removing Mrs. Orawan Choodee, a co-host with veteran journalist Veera Thirapat of the “Election
