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Rutthapol Outlines Three Criteria for EM Bracelet Removal Following Thaksin's Pardon Request
Justice Minister Rutthapol outlined three criteria for EM bracelet removal following Thaksin's pardon request, but the former PM's case does not meet the requirements for removal.
Phraryadr Denies Blue Regime, Claims Only Blue Party That Grew from Orange Party
Bhumjaithai Party leader Phraryadr denied allegations of serving a "blue regime," asserting the party represents voters who elected it after the February election and grew from earlier coalition support.
Phipat Confused by Thawee's Remarks Calling Phuea Thai an Agent of the Blue Regime, Throws Question Back
Deputy PM Phipat dismissed accusations that opposition Phuea Thai is an agent of the ruling regime as normal politics, saying both government and opposition must perform their duties.
PMUFF Submits Draft Land Amnesty Bill for Poor Communities, Urges Government and Opposition to Fast-Track Legislation
A grassroots movement submitted a draft land amnesty bill to Parliament seeking justice for over 10 million poor families prosecuted under forest and state land policies that displaced them from ancestral settlements.
NESDB Secretary Confident Thai Help Thai Plus Will Boost GDP by 0.4%, Submits Royal Decree Clarification to Deputy PM Pichai
The NESDB expects Thailand's Thai Help Thai Plus stimulus program to boost GDP by 0.4% and submitted a royal decree clarification to the Constitutional Court, with about 200 billion baht allocated to ease living costs and inflation pressure
BEM Reiterates: Old MRT Cards and MRT Plus Will No Longer Be Valid Starting June 1
Bangkok's MRT system will stop accepting old-model and MRT Plus cards from June 1, 2026, shifting entirely to EMV Contactless payments via credit and debit cards.
PM Discusses with French President to Elevate Thai-French Relations, Push Forward on Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement
Prime Minister Anutin met with French President Macron in Paris to boost bilateral trade in renewable energy and aerospace while advancing Thailand-EU free trade agreement negotiations, with both nations committing to strengthen their partn
AI growth puts 8.7mn Thai jobs at risk
BANGKOK: Nearly 9 million workers could potentially be affected by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), according to estimates by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Democrats launch AI platform to fight graft
BANGKOK: The Democrat Party has launched “Song Rat” (scan the state), an AI-based platform designed to detect irregularities in government projects, starting with procurement linked to artificial intelligence initiatives.
CBRE Reports Sustained Bangkok Office Market Recovery as 'Flight to Quality' Drives Premium Grade Buildings, Rental Rates Jump 79.3%
Bangkok's office market continues recovering with occupancy rates climbing to 79.3% in Q1 2025, driven by tenants moving to premium-grade buildings in the CBD while older properties face mounting pressure.
Royal Decree: Lieutenant General Released from Royal Protection Service Duty
Lieutenant General Pongsak Prom Thongsuk has been released from his position in Thailand's Royal Protection Service, effective May 21, 2025, according to a Royal Gazette decree.
Petpattaya Tests His Strength Against Julius in The Inner Circle Battle This Friday, June 26
Thai boxer Petpattaya faces Brazilian Muay Thai champion Julius in a bantamweight clash Friday at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, with both fighters seeking ONE Championship contracts after recent winning streaks.