Government
Government-related news in Thailand, covering policy changes, elections, and official statements.
- Politics News
Thai pro-democracy body calls on UN to investigate ‘military government in disguise’
PHOTOS: Facebook: Jaran Ditapichai/Kritsada Akkhapracha Jaran Ditapichai, the president of…
- Politics News
Proposal: New law that will allow six cannabis plants per Thai household
PHOTO: Campaign posters before the last election for the Bhumjaithai…
- Politics News
Seri Ruam leader says he told Sydney Morning Herald to investigate Thammanat Prompao
PHOTO: Seri Ruam Thai party leader Gen Seripisut Temiyavet “The…
- Politics News
Government loses another MP as member heads to prison
Another blow to the ruling Palang Pracharath party and coalition…
- Politics News
Opposition says Thammanat should not have been appointed minister
PHOTO: Bangkok Post “It is old stuff from the opposing…
- Politics News
Government not tackling Thailand’s economic woes – poll
Most people regard the government of Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha…
- Politics News
Constitutional court turns down request to lift Thanathorn’s suspension
Future Forward’s Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has hit another hurdle with the…
- Politics News
Thai Army chief writing a thesis about the spread of ‘fake news’
Thailand’s Army Commander-in-Chief, General Apirat Kongsompong, says he has “serious concerns” over the spread…
- South Thailand News
Deputy PM scoffs at demands from southern insurgency group
FILE PHOTO Southern peace talks continue to go nowhere as…
- Phuket News
Palang Pracharath MP chastises Karon Police for not offering protection during condo visit
VIDEO & SCREENGRAB: M Today The Palang Pracharath member of…
- Politics News
Nine minor parties convinced to stick with government
PHOTO: Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao, somehow negotiated the dissident…
- Politics News
Thai coalition will meet with disgruntled MPs today
PHOTO: Thai PM praying he can glue back all the…
- World News
Myanmar flood toll reaches 51 – 4,000 houses submerged
PHOTOS: Myanmar Times Burmese troops have been deployed to flood-hit…
- Thailand News
Serbian government grants citizenship to Thailand’s former PM Yingluck
The Serbian government has granted citizenship to Thailand’s former PM…
- Environment News
Making pillows out of recycled plastic drinking straws
PHOTOS: The Nation What to do with all those used…
- Politics News
Thai Government suffers first defeat in lower house
PHOTO: Thai PBS Highlighting the Government’s frail grip on power,…
- World News
Dams, politics and greed are killing the mighty Mekong River
Original story by Piyaporn Wongruang – The Nation | PHOTO: Sophie…
- Politics News
Thai Navy pushing Cabinet for a second Chinese submarine
The Royal Thai Navy say they want to purchase a…
- Politics News
Fights on offer as Pheu Thai MP and senator bicker in Parliament
PHOTO: @tanawatofficial It only took two days before the fingers…
- Politics News
80 opposition MPs ready to go to battle with ‘newbie’ Thai PM
He’s never spoken in a Thai parliament. He’s never been…
- Politics News
Constitutional Court accepts petition over Prayut’s fitness to be PM
The Constitutional Court yesterday accepted a petition from opposition MPs…
- Transport News
15 baht flat fares for BTS Skytrain – Transport Minister
The government’s new Transport Minister, Saksayam Chidchob, has reiterated its…
- Politics News
HM The King swears in new Prayut Cabinet
The new Palang Pracharat government, led by Prayut Chan-o-cha has…
- Politics News
Military relinquish power as the new Thai cabinet prepares to be sworn in today
“Thailand is now fully a democratic country with a constitutional monarchy,…
- Business News
Somkid says new Thai Government will speed up stimulus spending as growth falters
PHOTO: The Nation Somkid Jatusripitak, a day after being officially…
- Politics News
New Thai cabinet now endorsed by HM The King
PHOTO: Adapted from Bangkok Post The new Thai cabinet has…
- Politics News
Petition pushing for Prayut’s disqualification as Cabinet member handed to Constitutional Court
PHOTO: The Nation Lower House speaker, Chuan Leekpai, has forwarded…
- Politics News
Final cabinet posts will contribute to frailty of new Thai government
Before the ink is even dry on the Cabinet list,…
- Thailand Election News
Vote for new Thai PM on Wednesday – Democrats and Palang Pracharat still at loggerheads
The countdown is on to next Wednesday’s vote for a…
- Thailand Election News
Another week of negotiations and still no clear coalition emerges
PHOTO: The Nation – Palang Pracharat pose for a show…
