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Bhumjaithai’s chief legal adviser has proposed holding a public hearing on whether the Thai PBS Act should be amended to end the public service broadcaster’s funding from liquor and tobacco tax revenue, or “sin taxes”, and replace it with direct fund
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said last night he was confident in his government’s stability despite his declining approval rating and a looming no-confidence debate by the opposition.
Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai criticised Thai Airways yesterday for its handling of the cargo disruption, saying the current flooding had “swamped” the national airline rather than Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airports.
Growing public anger over scandals involving the Bhumjaithai Party has sparked speculation that Thailand is entering another period of political upheaval. However, analysts say predictions that the ruling party will be ousted from power barely six mo
The Constitutional Court ruled on Monday that the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers in the February 8 general election did not violate the Constitution or undermine voters’ right to a secret ballot.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul travelled by boat last night to distribute relief supplies to residents of the heavily flooded Klong Chan housing estate in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Sunday that he is doing everything possible to help people affected by flooding.
Kla Tham Party leader Thamanat Prompow has sparked rumors of joining the coalition after wearing a watch engraved with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s name.
Speculation is growing that Capt Thammanat Prompao will lead Kla Tham's 58 MPs to join the Bhumjaithai-led coalition government by November.
Bhumjaithai spokesperson Nan Boonthida Somchai confirmed today that the governing coalition remains unchanged with no new additions.
The Election Commission (EC) unanimously dismissed a petition by 108 Bangkok Senate candidates alleging the provincial-level election was rigged.
