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Pheu Thai kindles ‘sparks of hope’
Read more: Pheu Thai kindles ‘sparks of hope’The Pheu Thai Party has unveiled its three prime ministerial candidates, with Yodchanan Wongsawat — widely known as “Ajarn Chain” — named as the party’s top choice and first in line to assume the premiership should Pheu Thai win the upcoming general election.
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Democrats rule out early talks
Read more: Democrats rule out early talksDemocrat Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Abhisit Vejjajiva said the party’s political stance after the Feb 8 election would depend entirely on the results.
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Samsen Road reopening put off indefinitely
Read more: Samsen Road reopening put off indefinitelyThe reopening of Samsen Road has been postponed indefinitely after authorities concluded that the police station next to the sinkhole that formed on Sept 24 must be demolished and rebuilt, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Saturday.
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RTAF moves to erect temporary 5km border fence
Read more: RTAF moves to erect temporary 5km border fenceThe Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) have begun preparing to build the country’s first temporary border fence along the Thai-Cambodian border to curb illegal cross-border activities.
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How to manage the nation’s assets
Read more: How to manage the nation’s assetsThe creation of a Thai sovereign wealth fund (SWF) has been debated in the country for several years.
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Paetongtarn: Pheu Thai can bounce back
Read more: Paetongtarn: Pheu Thai can bounce backFormer prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed confidence that the Pheu Thai Party will regain power, while reaffirming its core mission of serving the people.
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Ex-Democrat Suchatvee unveils new party with policy focus on education
Read more: Ex-Democrat Suchatvee unveils new party with policy focus on educationSuchatvee Suwansawat disclosed the policy of a new party, Thaikaomai, on Friday to use education as a key driver to woo voters when it contests a new general election next year.
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Myanmar refugees now eligible for work
Read more: Myanmar refugees now eligible for workMyanmar nationals residing in refugee camps can now register for a permit that will allow them to work legally in the country, the Ministry of Labour announced.