Bangkok: The Senate has approved the submission of a study report on integrated entertainment venues with casinos to the Cabinet for consideration. The study, which indicates that the negative impacts of such complexes outweigh the positives, was presented by Sorachat, who hopes to explore the possibility of legalizing casinos. According
Bangkok: The Council of State revealed that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to fly to the United Nations to address world leaders regarding the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border conflict. This decision comes amidst constraints that typically prevent such international engagements if the government has not yet made a policy statement.
Bangkok: The Pheu Thai Party is ramping up its efforts to secure a victory in the upcoming Sisaket by-election by deploying its leader to the area for active campaigning. The party is committed to reclaiming the parliamentary seat by returning the MP’s heir to Parliament. According to Thai News Agency,
Bangkok: The Bhumjaithai Party is optimistic that the government will declare its policies to Parliament on September 29-30, focusing on drawing 25 billion baht from the 2015 budget to implement the “Half-Half” scheme. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Paradorn Prisananantakul, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, who is anticipated
Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has announced the certification of Songka as Chiang Rai MP for District 7. According to Thai News Agency, the Election Commission has approved Song-nga Prommuang as the Member of Parliament for Chiang Rai Constituency 7. The decision follows the ECT’s proposal to fill
Bangkok: Pheu Thai is gearing up to submit a draft amendment to the constitution on September 25. The party has been criticized for its draft not being closely linked to the people, a claim it has contested by questioning the connection of the People’s Party draft to the populace. According
Bangkok: “Phradon” has called on the People’s Party to dismiss suspicions following concerns raised by “Phrits” about the Senate’s potential monopoly in selecting Constituent Assembly members. The apprehension is that such a monopoly could lead to misunderstandings and hinder progress. Phradon emphasized that disagreements over legislative proposals are a standard
Bangkok: The Prime Minister has reiterated the military’s full authority to protect the Thai-Cambodian border amid recent tensions. However, he has yet to issue any direct orders. The Prime Minister expressed his concern for the villagers and has engaged in informal discussions about potential evacuation measures. He has also instructed