Thailand Wrestles with the Ripple Effects of Cannabis Decriminalisation
As the fragrant tendrils of cannabis intertwine with the spicy scents of Thailand’s famed street markets, the nation finds itself entwined in a knotty debate over the recent decriminalisation of the much-maligned plant.
Only a...
First Deputy Speaker Dismissed in Party Reshuffle
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) – First Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada has been dismissed from the Move Forward Party, a move that allows the newly elected party leader to be chosen as the opposition leader...
Prime Minister Donates Salary to Charities
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BANGKOK (NNT) - A new initiative has been announced to donate the monthly salary and meeting allowances of the Prime Minister to various charitable foundations. The focus will be on organizations that assist vulnerable...
UPDATE: Thai PM Scheduled to Visit Phuket Today
Phuket –
The Thai Prime Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to visit Phuket on Friday (September 29th).
Our previous story:
Thailand’s Prime Minister will visit Phuket again this month to mainly follow up on transportation projects.
Now for the...
Thailand has a New Police General
Thailand –
Police General Torsak Sukvimol has officially been appointed as the 14th Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police.
A meeting was held on Wednesday (September 27th) and was chaired by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and...
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Could be Released From Jail As Early As February...
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Incarcerated former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible to apply for the suspension of his remaining one-year sentence as early as February 2024, after he has served six months, albeit in a...
Prominent Activist in Thailand Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
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A pro-democracy activist and lawyer, Arnon Nampa, has been sentenced to 4 years in prison following his remarks about the Thai monarchy in an October 2020 protest.
Yesterday, September 26th, the Criminal Court on...
Gov’t Policies Must Lead To Concrete Actions: PM
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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has called upon government agencies to drive forward government policies towards concrete actions.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said each of the government policies delivered before the parliament must yield...
Thai Legal Experts Assert Revealing Thaksin’s Health Status Violates Privacy Laws
National —
Some Thai law experts came out to say that disclosing the personal health conditions of a former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, could constitute a violation of the National Health Security Act.
The warning came...
Chaitawat Voted as New Move Forward Party Leader in Thailand
Thailand –
Chaitawat Tulathon, 44, has been voted as the new Move Forward Party leader after the charismatic and popular, but plagued with controversy and legal challenges, Pita has resigned from his position.
Our previous story:
Pita...
