December 17, 2025

Election Commission of Thailand Trains 74 Political Parties Ahead of Crucial Elections

Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) is ramping up its efforts to equip 74 political parties with the necessary knowledge and skills in anticipation of the forthcoming elections. According to Thai News Agency, the ECT is also awaiting the Prime Minister’s decision regarding the date for a referendum on the new constitution, which is hoped to align with the

Thailand and UNODC Convene Global Conference to Combat Cybercrime; Cambodia Not in Attendance

Bangkok: Thailand, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is hosting an international conference aimed at forging global partnerships to combat cybercrime and fraud, with participation from 58 countries. Prime Minister Sihasak Srimuang highlighted Thailand’s dedication to tackling these issues and announced plans for a joint statement in Bangkok. He stressed that no single nation

Nunew Chawarin Takes Legal Action After Receiving Death Threats, With Support From Zee Phruek

Bangkok: Nunew Chawarin, a popular actor from Thailand, has taken legal action after receiving death threats on the social media platform, X. The threats, which included mentions of traveling to Thailand to commit a crime, have prompted Nunew to refuse to be a passive victim. In response, she has filed a police report to combat the perpetrator. According to Thai

Thailand Ends Import Tax Exemption, Applies VAT/Duties to All Goods from 1 Baht

Bangkok: The Thai government is set to enforce a major change in customs policy, initiating the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) and import duties on all imported goods valued at 1 Thai Baht and above, effective January 1, 2026. According to Thai News Agency, this measure eliminates the current duty-free threshold for small-value shipments and aims to establish fair

Election Commission Outlines Conditions for Political Party Policy Scrutiny

Bangkok: Clarifying the announcement regarding the party’s policy examination will benefit the country. The Secretary-General of the Election Commission revealed that there are three conditions that the caretaker cabinet must approve for the Election Commission. If more are requested, the Election Commission will have to consider it because there is ongoing competition, in order to ensure fairness. He explained that