Government
Government-related news in Thailand, covering policy changes, elections, and official statements.
- Thailand Protest News
MP files complaint against 3 opposition MPs for allegedly joining the protest
A member of parliament filed a complaint against 3 opposition…
- Visa Information
Government tentatively approves visa amendments to bring in more investments
In an attempt to bring in future investments to the…
- Thailand News
Parliament to host a ‘safe zone’ forum for students’ demands on September 22
A ‘dialogue’ is to be held in a Thai parliamentary…
- Covid-19 News
Myanmar locksdown parts of Yangon as Covid-19 cases spike
Myanmar is responding to its sudden spike in cases by…
- Politics News
Rumours of a new coup “were pure nonsense” – Thai PM
Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has scoffed at a range of…
- World News
Singapore Yacht Show postpones yachting showcase again
In February this year, the Singapore Yacht Show was the…
- World News
Facebook responds to proposed media laws in Australia with a threat to ban sharing of news posts
The media wars are heating up in Australia as a…
- Phuket News
Worries remain over government’s “Phuket Model”
As the government has gradually eased Covid-19 restrictions, the tourism…
- Expats
Should foreigners go to protests and get involved in Thai politics?
Should foreigners get involved in the Thai protests? Is it…
- Politics News
Human Rights Watch condemns latest Bangkok protest arrests
New York-based watchdog Human Rights Watch is strongly condemning the…
- Politics News
Leave the monarchy alone – Thai Minister warns protesters
Protest peacefully, but keep the Thai monarchy out of it…
- Covid-19 News
Extension of visa amnesty, extension of emergency decree
In a big day of important announcements, the Cabinet has…
- Politics News
A new generation of political voices are demanding to be heard
Saturday’s pro-democracy rally is the largest street demonstration against the…
- Events
Huge anti-government protest at Bangkok’s Democracy Monument
Anti-government protesters congregated at the Democracy Monument in the heart…
- Politics News
Former PM Abhisit, Thanathorn promote welfare state in Thailand
A former PM of Thailand is criticising the administration of…
- Thailand News
Poll shows majority of Thais still worry about coronavirus
Although there have been no locally transmitted Covid-19 cases in…
- World News
Hong Kong residents protesters of new national security law arrested
Hong Kong residents protesting China’s new national security law found themselves…
- World News
Pakistan airlines cleans house after the pilot license cheating scandal
In the wake of a deadly Pakistan plane crash, the…
- World News
Dixie chicks changes name due to racist connotations
After the US has exploded with protests and calls for…
- World News
China’s dog-meat festival opens for another year
In spite of the Government’s campaign to boost animal welfare,…
- Economy News
Rubber roads will help Thai growers, increase safety
Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha chaired the signing ceremony of an…
- Politics News
Activists want investigation into government’s plans to “spy” on people
The Ministry of Defence and the Disease Control Department have…
- Business News
Battered Thai Airways seeks government protection from creditors
Struggling national flag carrier Thai Airways is seeking government support…
- Politics News
Government to provide more financial aid to small and medium-sized businesses
Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has been tasked with coming up…
- Economy News
Thai Airways union says it won’t oppose bankruptcy proceedings
“We opposed this position before but after reexamination, we have…
- Covid-19 News
Cabinet gives the green light for Thai Airways to file for bankruptcy
Today PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has announced that the Cabinet approved…
- Covid-19 News
New scheduled departure times for people leaving Phuket
While Phuket officials have allowed tens of thousands of people…
- Covid-19 News
Thai money changers now asking for government help
In a shocking reversal of fortune, money changers in Thailand,…
- Covid-19 News
Chiang Mai governor meets related sectors at Chaloem Phrakiat meeting room
Today at the Chaloem Phrakiat Meeting Room, in Chiang Mai,…