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BANGKOK – A censure motion gives Thailand’s House of Representatives a formal way to challenge a minister or the entire Cabinet and test whether they still have political support. Under Section 151 of the 2017 Constitution, at least one-fifth of existing House members can file the motion, and a no-confidence resolution must win more than […]

Thanawat Chaiyaporn

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OCT

Thailand Poll: 61% of Thais Say Country Is Going The Wrong Way

BANGKOK – A newly released public opinion poll reveals a growing wave of frustration across Thailand today. Currently, a striking 61 percent of citizens believe the country is moving in the wrong direction. This fresh survey data highlights a rapidly deepening sense of unease among everyday working people. Respondents named financial and political corruption as […]

Thanawat Chaiyaporn

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OCT

Thailand PM Threatens to Remove Officials Over Flood Crisis

BANGKOK – Thailand; Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has issued a strong warning to government workers across Thailand. He stated that any officials who neglect their duties during the current severe flooding will be swiftly transferred. This firm stance comes as the nation anxiously braces for a new band of heavy rain. The government is rushing […]

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Cambodia Responds to Thailand’s UN Statement

BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul recently addressed the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. During his important speech, he claimed that Thailand has never sought conflict with its neighbors. He also publicly called on Cambodia to make genuine efforts to build lasting regional peace. However, Cambodian citizens and public officials are now […]

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Court Rules Ballot Barcodes Legal, Election Not Void

BANGKOK – The Constitutional Court has officially ruled that barcodes and QR codes on ballots are perfectly legal. In a major decision announced at 2:02 p.m. on September 28, the court confirmed that the controversial security features used during the February 8 election did not violate Thailand’s constitution. This highly anticipated ruling means the results […]

Thanawat Chaiyaporn

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Constitutional Court Rules on Ballot Barcodes Today

BANGKOK – Today, Thailand’s Constitutional Court decides if the February 8 general election ballots violated voting secrecy. The highly anticipated ruling focuses on whether ballot barcodes and QR codes compromised the secret vote. The court is proceeding with its scheduled hearing despite the government declaring a special public holiday. The timeline for today’s proceedings is […]

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Anutin Calls for UN Reform and Equal Voices

NEW YORK – Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 24. He delivered a powerful speech urging immediate UN reform to restore global trust. His core message focused on giving developing nations a more equal voice on the world stage. The assembly’s theme this year centered on managing […]

Jeff Tomas

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Growth Alone Won’t Fix Thai Consumer Confidence

BANGKOK – Thailand’s government is pushing hard to boost the national economy. However, a leading academic warns this effort might totally miss the mark. Dr. Kanok Wongtrahan, former Minister of Social Development and Human Security argues that simply increasing gross domestic product is not the real solution. Instead, leaders must focus on reducing public fear […]

Anna Wong

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Yingluck Denied Retrial By Supreme Administrative Court