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People’s Party maintains commanding lead in national poll
Read more: People’s Party maintains commanding lead in national pollNAKHON RATCHASIMA – The People’s Party and its prime ministerial candidate Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut continue to hold a commanding lead ahead of the Feb 8 general election, while Pheu Thai has moved into second place ahead of Bhumjaithai, according to the results of the second nationwide survey by Rajabhat Poll.
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Nipah outbreak in India has China worried before Lunar New Year
Read more: Nipah outbreak in India has China worried before Lunar New YearAn outbreak of the highly fatal Nipah virus in India’s eastern state of West Bengal has sparked widespread attention and public concern in China ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday when millions will travel.
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Govt moves to avert 2011-style flooding
Read more: Govt moves to avert 2011-style floodingThe government has assured the public there would be no repeat of the 2011 floods, citing coordinated water management and readiness for tropical storm Kalmaegi despite major reservoirs nearing capacity.
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Klatham moves to dissolve People’s Party
Read more: Klatham moves to dissolve People’s PartyThe Klatham Party will petition the Election Commission (EC) to dissolve the People’s Party (PP) over allegations it appointed a student as an MP’s aide and funnelled the aide’s salary into party memberships.
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MPs slam PM’s dissolution threat
Read more: MPs slam PM’s dissolution threatPoliticians have strongly criticised Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s remarks suggesting he might dissolve parliament if a no-confidence motion is tabled, accusing him of attempting to evade democratic scrutiny.
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Thailand will not return Cambodian soldiers until conditions met
Read more: Thailand will not return Cambodian soldiers until conditions metThailand will not return 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during deadly border clashes until Phnom Penh meets agreed conditions, Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit said on Friday.
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Next government urged to back promotion
Read more: Next government urged to back promotionThe Thai Digital Asset Association (TDA) has urged the next government to maintain consistent support for the digital asset industry, warning the country risks losing ground in the regional race for blockchain innovation and foreign investment.
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Anutin pleads for solid evidence in anti-scam drive
Read more: Anutin pleads for solid evidence in anti-scam drivePrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says his government will not protect any wrongdoer — regardless of rank — but says anyone naming suspects in scam-related cases must present solid evidence to the authorities.