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Nikorn Challenges Feasibility of Constitutional Amendment Referendum

Bangkok: Nikorn Chamnong has raised concerns regarding the feasibility of holding a referendum to amend the constitution according to the Movement of Assembly (MoA) agreement. He highlighted that such a referendum, which requires an elected Constituent Assembly (CLA), is not possible as it violates Section 166 of the Constitution, according to a ruling by the Constitutional Court. Nikorn suggested that

Water Truck Collision Topples 52 Power Poles in Chiang Mai

Chiang mai: Officials are rushing to assess the damage and clear the area after a drinking water truck crashed into 52 power poles along a road in Chiang Mai province, knocking them down and damaging 20 houses. They will rush to install new power poles and restore the electrical system today. According to Thai News Agency, hundreds of officials mobilized

Constitutional Court’s Ban on Public Selection of Constituent Assembly Sparks Concerns

Bangkok: Dr. Prem Sak has expressed his shock at the Constitutional Court’s decision to prohibit citizens from electing the Constituent Assembly tasked with amending the entire constitution. He fears this decision could pave the way for covert manipulation of the constitutional amendment process, allowing certain groups to consolidate power, reminiscent of the issues faced in 2017. The Constitutional Court’s ruling

Panithan Urges Weekly Evaluation of Cambodia’s Sincerity in Border Peace Efforts

Bangkok: Security and foreign affairs expert Panithan Wattanayagorn has advised the government of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to conduct weekly assessments of Cambodia’s sincerity, despite a recent five-point agreement aimed at fostering peace along the Thai-Cambodian border. According to Thai News Agency, the recommendation comes after the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, which saw positive developments including Cambodia’s agreement

Police Seize Over 1.6 Million Methamphetamine Pills in Major Drug Bust

Khon kaen: Police expanded their investigation and arrested two suspects with more than 1.6 million methamphetamine pills. Border Patrol Police Region 2 expanded their investigation and arrested two suspects, seizing over 1.6 million methamphetamine pills. One of them had just been released from prison less than a month after serving a drug sentence. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phanthep

Suriya Steps Down as Transport Minister, Emphasizes Rama II Road Project

Bangkok: Suriya Juangroongruangkit has resigned from his position as Minister of Transport. Suriya, alongside Deputy Transport Minister Manoporn Charoensri, bid farewell to Ministry officials, urging the incoming minister to prioritize the completion of the Rama II Road by the year’s end. The decision on the continuation of the 20 baht flat-rate policy remains with the new minister. According to Thai

Zoo Official Mauled to Death by Lion After 20 Years of Service

Bangkok: The Superintendent of Khan Na Yao Police Station and the Zoo Manager have inspected the scene where a staff member, Mr. Jian, was attacked by a lion. Mr. Jian, who was approximately 50 years old, had been working with tigers and lions for two decades and was known for his familiarity with the animals. The cause of his death

Lawyers Plan to Visit Thaksin Shinawatra Amid Quarantine Protocols

Bangkok: Lawyers prepare to visit Thaksin again next week. In an incident at Klong Prem Central Prison this afternoon, it was reported that Mr. Winyat Chatmontri, the personal lawyer for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, traveled to the prison to request a visit with Mr. Thaksin. According to Thai News Agency, reporters asked Attorney Winyat, who briefly stated that he