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Election Commission sets Feb 8 as general election date
Read more: Election Commission sets Feb 8 as general election dateThe Election Commission (EC) has officially set the next general election on Feb 8, following the Royal Decree dissolving the House of Representatives that took effect last week.
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Furr-ever friends
Read more: Furr-ever friendsThailand has officially elevated its native felines to national status. In a move reflecting both cultural pride and a booming pet economy, the cabinet on Nov 18 approved the designation of “Thai cat” as the country’s national symbol in the pet category.
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Political vacuum unlikely to disrupt budget debate
Read more: Political vacuum unlikely to disrupt budget debateOngoing political changes are unlikely to disrupt the deliberation of the fiscal 2026 budget, says caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
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Cannabis restricted to 5 medical uses, health authorities say
Read more: Cannabis restricted to 5 medical uses, health authorities sayCannabis buds may legally be used only by patients with five categories of symptoms and must be obtained with a doctor’s prescription, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine announced on Monday.
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Temporary reopening of checkpoint to Cambodia abruptly ended
Read more: Temporary reopening of checkpoint to Cambodia abruptly endedImmigration authorities in Sa Kaeo province have abruptly terminated the temporary reopening of the crossing to Poipet after just one day, amid questions about the motive behind the reopening.
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Storm flooding remains in 9 provinces in North, Northeast
Read more: Storm flooding remains in 9 provinces in North, NortheastFlooding caused by two recent storms continued to make life a misery in parts of nine northern and northeastern provinces on Monday.
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Chaikasem ‘ready!’ to be prime minister, says Pheu Thai
Read more: Chaikasem ‘ready!’ to be prime minister, says Pheu ThaiThe Pheu Thai Party has declared Chaikasem Nitisiri “ready” to be the new prime minister as it battles the Bhumjaithai Party for the lead role in forming a new government.
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Phuket sees bumper year for property market
Read more: Phuket sees bumper year for property marketDespite a weak first half and the continued absence of Chinese buyers, Phuket’s residential market in 2025 is expected to be among the busiest in terms of new launches and sales, according to property analysts.