Tag: Politics
Former Commerce Minister Released on Parole: Corruption Case Update
Former Commerce Minister Released on Parole: Corruption Case UpdateFormer commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was serving a 48-year prison sentence for corruption in government rice sales, has been released on parole by the Department...
Former MPs to be paroled: Three individuals set for release on Sunday
Former MPs to be paroled: Three individuals set for release on SundayThree former Bhumjaithai Party MPs imprisoned for ethical violations will be released on parole on Sunday, according to the Department of Corrections. The...
The Hidden Dangers of Secondhand Smoke: Unveiling the Statistics
Thailand is facing a significant issue when it comes to the dangers of secondhand smoke, particularly for women and children. According to Dr. Roengrudee Patanavanish from Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine, the country ranks...
Hong Kong Jails 45 Democracy Activists in Landmark National Security Trial
Hong Kong's High Court recently handed down jail sentences to 45 pro-democracy activists, with terms ranging from just over four years to 10 years. This landmark national security trial, which began in 2021, saw...
Government Initiates Discussions on Online Gambling Regulation
Government Initiates Discussions on Online Gambling RegulationPrasert Jantararuangtong, the Deputy Prime Minister, announced that the government will kickstart discussions on the potential legalization of online gambling. This decision comes amid concerns about the social...
Minister Denies Detention Rule Favoring Yingluck: Explained
Minister Denies Detention Rule Favoring Yingluck: ExplainedJustice Minister Tawee Sodsong addressed concerns on Wednesday regarding a new regulation that would potentially allow for the detention of inmates outside prison, sparking speculation about its implications...
People’s Party Faces Uncertain Future Ahead
The People's Party, formerly known as the Move Forward Party (MFP), faced another setback in the recent Phitsanulok by-election. The party, which has struggled to gain victories in local and national polls, saw its...
Planning a Crackdown on Low-Cost Imported Goods: What You Need to Know
The Thai Pesticides Alert Network and the Foundation for Consumers recently reported that green Shine Muscat grapes imported from China were discovered to be contaminated with harmful chemicals. This revelation sparked concerns regarding the...
Udon Thani Elections: Pheu Thai Party Faces Crucial Test
The upcoming Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman election in Udon Thani is set to be a crucial test for the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the opposition People's Party (PP) as they gear up...
