Court Schedules Hearings for ITV Shares Case and Article 112 Amendment
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The Constitutional Court has set a date for 2 important hearings. The first is set for December 20th, addressing allegations against Pita Limjaroenrat for holding shares in a media company during election candidacy....
Thai Cabinet Approves Marriage Equality Bill
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Thailand's Cabinet has greenlighted the Marriage Equality Bill to pave the way for the legalization of same-sex marriage.
Approved on November 21st, the draft bill, if mandated, will position Thailand as the third country...
As Final Marijuana Laws are Prepared to be Submitted to Thai Parliament, Opposing Groups...
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On November 14th, 2023, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Minister of Public Health, revealed to Thai national media regarding a recent meeting to draft the Marijuana and Hemp Act.
Having heard the principles of the recent...
Fatal Shooting of Teacher in Bangkok Leads to Proposals for Banning Guns in Public
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Thai Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul revealed he is planning to tighten gun control laws by prohibiting everyone, including those with legal permits, from carrying a gun in public, except for authorized government...
Thailand’s Prime Minister Strongly Denies Allowing Chinese Police to Patrol
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At 5:00 PM (San Francisco local time), on November 13th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly denied the statement from Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand...
Thai Government Plans to Provide Clean Drinking Tap Water Nationwide, Says Interior Minister
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On November 9th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, delegated electric and water utility policies to Thai government officials to relieve the burden of Thai citizens.
Both Thai metropolitan and regional officials authorized...
Thai Prime Minister Says Hostages Held by Hamas are Safe, Efforts Underway to Release...
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday reassured the public that all 23 Thais currently held captive by Hamas militants are still safe. Negotiating efforts are underway to free them, he said.
PM Srettha said...
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Warns Entertainment Venues that Extended Hours Do Not Cover Alcohol...
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At 2:30 PM, on November 4th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, stated to Thai national media about a recent announcement on nighttime service hours to 4 AM in entertainment districts...
Thaksin’s Daughter is now the Leader of the Pheu Thai Party
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected as the first female leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
Paetongtarn, 37, was the sole candidate at...
Thai Politician Raises Concerns on Nightlife Extensions
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Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, a list MP for the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party, advised the government to implement stricter laws before allowing bars to extend their operating hours until 4 AM.Mr. Thanakorn, who is...
