Bangkok: Thaksin Shinawatra has completed his five-day quarantine, paving the way for his first visitor interactions tomorrow. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections confirmed that Thaksin will undergo the same procedures as any other prisoner. According to Thai News Agency, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chain Kanchanapaj, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Corrections and spokesman for the Department, stated that

Bangkok: A recent survey conducted by Super Poll has revealed that a significant majority of Thais are not in favor of opening the Thai-Cambodian border crossing. The poll indicates that 60.7% of respondents believe reopening the border would harm the feelings of Thai citizens and compromise their dignity, with many not ready to reconcile or forgive historical disputes. According to

Bangkok: Suradej Yasawat, deputy leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), expressed his firm opposition to reopening the Thai-Cambodian border crossing, advocating for the cancellation of Memorandums of Understanding 43 and 44 and all prior agreements following the establishment of Thailand’s new government. He argued that such actions would rectify previous disadvantageous negotiations led by a weaker former government. Suradej

Bangkok: The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has announced plans to implement a mechanism aimed at differentiating between innocent individuals and those impersonating account holders in cases where account funds are temporarily suspended. According to Thai News Agency, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Wisit Wisitsora-at, emphasized that the suspension of funds suspected to be linked to money

Bangkok: “Saeng” has announced that the Election Commission is prepared to hold both a referendum on constitutional amendments and Member of Parliament (MP) elections concurrently. The decision on the referendum date, however, lies with the Prime Minister. The commission asserts that conducting both events simultaneously will not pose significant challenges, requiring only the addition of more ballots and the utilization

Bangkok: Somkid Chuekong has strongly criticized the agreement between two political parties, accusing them of deceiving the Thai public and lacking sincerity in their commitment to amending the constitution. This comes in response to the Constitutional Court’s recent ruling that stipulated a new constitution would require three referendums, an endeavor projected to cost over 10 billion baht. According to Thai

Bangkok: The Election Commission Secretary has expressed confidence in holding by-elections in three provinces, despite concerns about low voter turnout due to the shortened parliamentary term. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Sawaeng Boonmee, Secretary-General of the Election Commission (EC), discussed the preparations for the by-elections in Chiang Rai, Sisaket, and Kanchanaburi provinces. Mr. Boonmee confirmed that by-elections are underway

Bangkok: Mr. Nikorn Chamnong, former secretary of the joint committee considering the draft Referendum Act, has proposed guidelines for drafting a new people’s constitution in Thailand, drawing inspiration from the 1997 Constitution and suggesting a structured timeline for its implementation. As a former advisor to Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-archa, Mr. Nikorn has been actively involved in advocating for the establishment