Prawit Says He’s Willing to Serve With Prayut Till ‘2027’
BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said Wednesday that, if his health permits, he would like to serve along with Prayut until 2027.
Self-Censorship, Protest Injuries Mark 2021 for Media, Journalists Group Says
Many challenges facing the Thai media in 2021 carried over from the previous year, but with added intensity.
Monarchy Reform Protest Leaders Give Up Seeking Bail
BANGKOK — Four monarchy-reform protesters said through their attorney on Monday night that they will no longer apply for bail after repeated refusals to grant them bail while they face multiple lese majeste charges. Their attorney, Krisadang Nutcharus said on Tuesday that it will now be up to the criminal court to consider whether to let the four be released so they could have a fair chance to fight the cases or not. The four are Arnon Nampa, Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, Jatupat “Pai Dao Din” Boonpattararaksa and Panupong Jadnok.
Progressive Movement To Push for Equitable Allocation of Tax Revenues, Says Thanathorn
BANGKOK — The Progress Movement will focus on working towards more equitable tax income allocations to the provinces, said its leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit.
Prayut Boasts Thailand’s Public Health System Recognitions
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday evening thanks medical professionals and the public for being able to sail through the current COVID-19 pandemic. Prayut cited a recent ranking by John Hopkins Center for Health and Security which ranked Thailand at Number 5 out of 195 nations in its Global Health Security Index and the first in Asia.
No Rep From Phalang Pracharath in Governor Election, Big Pom Says
BANGKOK — Ruling Phalang Pracharath Party leader Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan said Wednesday the party will not field a candidate for Bangkok gubernatorial race expected in the middle of next year.
Blinken’s Thailand Visit Canceled by Coronavirus Case
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A positive COVID-19 test among U.S. Secretary of State Blinken’s traveling party has cut short the top diplomat’s first official tour of Southeast Asia.
Draft Bills to Annul Junta Orders Fail to Get House Votes
BANGKOK — The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to reject two draft bills to undo orders issued by the 2014 coup leaders.
Cabinet to Reconsider Industrial Zone; Chana Protesters Head Home
BANGKOK — Dozens of protesters from Chana community left Bangkok for home in Sonkhla early Wednesday morning after the Cabinet pledged to restart the environmental impact assessment process for an industrial zone to built in the province.
Former University Rector Runs for City Hall Under Democrat Banner
BANGKOK — Suchatchavee Suwansawat, former rector of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkranbang on Monday announced his candidacy for Bangkok gubernatorial elections.
