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Political party probed over ‘paid media buzz’
Read more: Political party probed over ‘paid media buzz’The Election Commission is investigating allegations that a political party may have paid for favourable media coverage without receipts, after leaked Line chat messages suggested off-the-books arrangements during the campaign for the Feb 8 election.
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EC maps out colour-coded ballots for votes
Read more: EC maps out colour-coded ballots for votesAbout 168 million ballot papers in three colours will be printed for constituency, party-list and referendum voting, the Election Commission (EC) said, based on voter numbers and contingency reserves.
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Rail agency delays Khao Kradong complaints
Read more: Rail agency delays Khao Kradong complaintsThe State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has postponed plans to file complaints against individuals and state officials allegedly involved in the illegal occupation of state land at Khao Kradong in Buri Ram province.
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Amro projects growth to reach 2.2%
Read more: Amro projects growth to reach 2.2%Thailand’s economy is projected to expand by 2.2% this year before slowing to 1.9% next year, according to a study by the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (Amro).
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Central Park mall launch ups rivalry
Read more: Central Park mall launch ups rivalryThe rejuvenation of a stretch of Rama IV Road continues with the opening of Central Park, Central Pattana Plc’s (CPN) 43rd department store, at the intersection of Silom and Rama IV roads.
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HIV patients to be transferred from scandal-plagued Thai temple
Read more: HIV patients to be transferred from scandal-plagued Thai templeAbout 200 HIV patients at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu will be transferred to the state public health system as donations have fallen to near zero since details emerged of a financial scandal linked to former abbot Luang Phor Alongkot.
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Understanding Thailand’s 40 reserved occupations exclusively for Thai nationals
Read more: Understanding Thailand’s 40 reserved occupations exclusively for Thai nationalsAlthough Thailand is relatively open in allowing foreigners to work through legal work visas, the law still restricts certain occupations exclusively for Thai nationals. Foreigners who do not receive specific exemptions are prohibited from engaging in these professions or roles.
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Mpox cases in Thailand have risen since May
Read more: Mpox cases in Thailand have risen since MayMpox cases have risen in Thailand since May and most patients with serious symptoms have HIV, according to the Department of Disease Control.