Thai Politics
Updates on Thai politics, including government actions, opposition movements, and policy changes.
- Bangkok News
PM rejects opposition’s request for full 30-hour debate control
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has not approved the opposition’s request to…
- Bangkok News
Thailand uncertain on US visa ban after Uyghur deportation
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed uncertainty regarding her inclusion on…
- Thailand News
EU blasts Thailand over Uyghur deportations and lese-majeste
In a scathing rebuke, the European Parliament passed a resolution…
- Thailand News
Phumtham denies handpicking pro-govt media for China trip
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has strongly…
- Bangkok News
Opposition urged to revise censure motion excluding Thaksin
The opposition has until March 19 to revise its position…
- Thailand News
No-confidence motion barred over Thaksin reference
Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha stated that a no-confidence…
- Bangkok News
Court blocks Thaksin’s request to leave Thailand for Indonesia
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra faced a legal setback today…
- Thailand News
Thai man blames social security delay for brother’s death
A Thai man blamed delayed treatment under the Social Security…
- Bangkok News
No-confidence motion targets PM Paetongtarn
Opposition Leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has launched a political firestorm by…
- Thailand News
Progressive Party MP faces rape charges, awaits court’s decision
The Thai Progressive Party has not yet expelled Bangkok MP…
- Thailand News
Proposed Thai bill limits casinos to 10% of entertainment venues
The Office of the Council of State (OCS) has finalised…
- Thailand News
Pheu Thai dismisses calls to dissolve House over charter clash
The ruling Pheu Thai Party has dismissed the opposition People’s…
- Thailand News
Political chaos: Charter debate stalls as Pheu Thai blocks vote
Thailand’s charter amendment debate descended into chaos as the joint…
- Thailand News
Thai MP’s friend accuses police of demanding bribe in rape case
A friend of the Thai MP accused of raping a Taiwanese…
- Thailand News
Yingluck Shinawatra’s return to Thailand faces unresolved issues
Efforts to facilitate the return of former Prime Minister Yingluck…
- Thailand News
Thaksin ready to tackle censure debate accusations
Former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra expressed his intention to…
- Bangkok News
Thai constitutional rewrite may require multiple referendums
Chousak Sirinil, deputy leader of the Pheu Thai Party, proposed…
- Thailand News
NACC to decide on charges for 44 former MPs over lese-majeste
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is expected to decide in…
- Thailand News
Anutin: Thaksin still has political power despite election results
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul countered assertions that former Prime…
- Bangkok News
PM Paetongtarn highlights policy successes in monthly address
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra delivered her monthly television address yesterday,…
- Thailand News
Thaksin Shinawatra allowed to leave Thailand with 5m baht surety
The Criminal Court has granted Thaksin Shinawatra permission to temporarily…
- Thailand News
Publicity stunt: PM Paetongtarn launches monthly TV show
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to make her TV…
- Bangkok News
Civil group pushes for casino referendum with 50,000 signatures
A civil network has initiated a campaign to collect signatures…
- Thailand News
Government handout sparks vote-buying concerns before elections
The second phase of the government’s 10,000-baht handout programme, scheduled…
- Phuket News
Phuket gets ready for provincial elections this Saturday
Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has officially launched the final preparations…
- Thailand News
Thailand updates family registration for equal marriage rights
A new regulation by the Ministry of Interior regarding family…
- Thailand News
Thaksin blames Prawit for political turmoil amid coup fallout
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra responded to complaints from Palang…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s UNHRC role challenged by human rights shortfalls, says advocate
As a newly elected member of the United Nations Human…
- Phuket News
Phuket kicks off bold campaign for clean politics and fair elections
Phuket is making waves in political reform, launching a high-profile…
- Thailand News
Most Thais expect Paetongtarn to remain PM all year, poll shows
A recent poll conducted by the National Institute of Development…
- Thailand News
Thaksin sparks outrage with racist remarks in Chiang Rai
The former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, delivered a…
- Thailand News
Same-sex marriage to gain legal status in Thailand
Thailand’s Interior Ministry is set to enforce the Marriage Equality…
