Move Forward Party’s Thai PM Candidate Pita Fails First Round of Voting, Second Round...
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Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, has failed to gather sufficient votes of 375 from the joint sitting Parliament, resulting in him failing the first round of the prime ministerial...
Move Forward MP Apologizes for Ekkamai Restaurant Incident
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Move Forward MP Chorayuth Chaturapornprasithas issued a public apology following accusations of his involvement in a brawl that took place during the early hours of Aug 4 at an eatery in Bangkok’s...
Government Cannabis Policy to Focus on Health and Economy
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BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s cannabis policy aims to promote health and economic development, as clarified by the Minister of Interior, rather than unregulated recreational use. The new interior minister said he was ready...
Thaksin Shinawatra’s Hospital Stay Under Review by Department of Corrections
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On October 21st, 2023, regarding the case of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Thai Prime Minister, was an exemplary inmate according to the Ministry of Justice and currently undergoing treatment at the Police General...
Phuket Aims for Enhanced Safety and Security: Thai Prime Minister Holds Crucial Discussions
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In a bid to bolster safety and security for both residents and tourists, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently convened discussions with Phuket officials, consuls, and honorary consuls. As one of the world's...
Thai Cannabis Network Proposes Four-Point Investigation for Cannabis Legislation Amid Government Opposition
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On July 8th, 2024, Mr. Prasitchai Nunual, the Secretary-General of Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis, led over 300 cannabis supporters in a march to the Government House.
They submitted a petition urging...
Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket Among Proposed Sites for Thailands Legal Casino Complexes
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On October 29th, 2024, Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat shared the government’s timeline to propose the Integrated Entertainment Complex Bill to the Cabinet by year-end, potentially paving the way for legal casinos.
The...
Thai tourism gradually recovering after reopening, Government to extend visa period to attract 10...
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Thai tourism is gradually recovering after more than four million foreign tourists have arrived in Thailand since the full reopening at the beginning of 2022, Government spokesperson Anucha Burachaisri revealed on Wednesday, August...
Move Forward Leadership Talks About Thai Economy with Thai Chamber of Commerce
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limcharoenrat held a productive meeting with the Thai Chamber of Commerce to address key economic concerns, including the proposed minimum wage increase and reducing business costs.
Following over two hours...
Pheu Thai-led Coalition Firmly opposes Amending Lese-Majeste Law
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In the aftermath of the rejection of Pita Limjaroenrat's nomination for the premiership, Pheu Thai Party remains steadfast in its position concerning the lese-majeste law. Its prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin expressed his...
