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Coalition partner Democrats blast energy minister for diesel policy

An MP for the ruling coalition blasted the government’s measures to control the local diesel price and called for the energy minister to resign for the rising prices and for postponing the parliament debate session that was scheduled to address the issue on Thursday. “The issue was proposed since

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No need to rush retail CBDC adoption over current payment options, Thai central bank says

Thailand is not in a hurry to implement the retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) given strong payment alternatives, the Bank of Thailand’s governor said on Thursday. Citing a real-time online transfer option, Promptpay, as well as payments via QR code, the central bank’s governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said he is

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Big Interview: ‘Prayut’s regime will crumble if he is gone,’ says Sita Divari

If Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha is no longer in power, the system designed to prolong dictatorships could also begin to dissipate, according to Sita Divari, a former candidate for Bangkok governor of Thai Sang Thai Party told Thai Enquirer. “General Prayut was the head of the NCPO (National Council for

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VGI books full-year losses amid higher costs and damage from Kerry Express (Thailand)

Out-of-home media operator VGI Plc reported a net loss in its fiscal year 2021/22 of 120 million baht, plunging from 980 million baht of profit a year ago, due to higher costs and losses distributed from Kerry Express (Thailand) Plc. VGI shares on Thursday, however, rose by 6 per cent

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The News Summary – May 26

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Opinion: Thanakorn is wrong in his criticism of opposition parties

The government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on Wednesday that the main opposition, the Pheu Thai Party, should concentrate on passing the 2023 fiscal budget debate in parliament more than playing political games. His comments came after Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew said that if the fiscal budget was not

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Tesla (Thailand) officially registered with 3-million-baht capital

Tesla, the world’s largest electric car manufacturer, has registered its Thailand’s office with a capital of 3 million baht (around US$87,700), according to the Commerce Ministry’s data. Tesla (Thailand) Ltd will be selling electric vehicles (EVs) including passenger cars, pick-up trucks, and more, the ministry’s Department of Business Development said

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Thaksin warns coup-makers will face harsh justice

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra warned coup-makers that they could still face the death sentence in the future. He also said that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha is a dictator, one who is increasingly disconnected from reality. “I believe that one day we will have our own constitution. And according to

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Government increases animal smuggling surveillance to halt spread of monkeypox

The Thai government said on Wednesday that the illegal importation of animals as it could lead to the spread of monkeypox and that it would increase its monitoring of the animal smuggling trade. Border protection agencies were instructed to be more vigilant against the illegal importation of animals and the

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Daughter of Thai coup supporter quits K-pop group H1-KEY for ‘personal reasons’

Sitala Wongkrachang, the only Thai member of South Korea’s rookie girl group H1-KEY, has decided to leave the band, her agency announced on Wednesday, citing personal reasons. H1-Key is a K-pop girl group under Grandline Group Entertainment (GLG). Debuting in January this year, the group’s members now consist of three

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An open letter to Thailand from a member of the LGBTQ community

I have not written many articles as of late. My current position compels me to work almost 24/7. However, there is this feeling rumbling in my heart. The feeling that the world has, once again, failed me and those others who share my identity. The disappointment is so strong that

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Human rights groups, lawyers, call for release of Thai political prisoners

As authorities increasingly target reform activists with judicial harassment, surveillance, and intimidation, human rights groups are demanding the release of political prisoners. “The lengthened pre-trial detention of Tawan and other activists is brutal and shows Thailand’s disregard of human rights and fair trial standards,” Sunai Phasuk, Senior Thailand researcher, Human

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The News Summary – May 25

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MP says Bangkok governor election should serve as ‘wake-up call’ for Democrat party

The results of the gubernatorial election in Bangkok should serve as a wake-up call for the Democrat Party, a senior member of the party and former deputy governor of Bangkok told Thai Enquirer on Tuesday. “For me, it was an extreme disappointment and it should serve as a wakeup call

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Netizens hopeful on new Bangkok governor’s waste management policies

Thai netizens are optimistic about the future of Bangkok’s waste management after the new city governor referred to garbage collectors as his “future coworkers” on Tuesday. After a landslide victory last Sunday, Chadchart Sittipunt, the new governor of Thailand’s capital city, has caused a buzz on social media with a

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Wiroj says no deputy governor offer, will take time off to think about next move

Former Bangkok governor candidate Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn told Thai Enquirer that he did not receive any offer for the deputy governor position following calls for him to team up with the incoming new governor of Bangkok. He also said that he could be running for the position again in four years’

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STGT shares rebound from all-time low over monkeypox fears

Rubber glove maker Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) Plc (STGT) saw its shares rise further on Tuesday, with investors anticipating more glove demand while monkeypox cases have emerged in several countries. STGT advanced to 21.20 baht in the morning session, up 6 per cent from its prior closing. In five days,

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The News Summary – May 24

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Opinions: It is time celebrities in Thailand stand up and notice social issues

Thai rap group Thaitanium recently had some internet drama after releasing a new song “Por Mueng”. The lyrics criticizes the younger generation and added that they were here first and emphasizing their seniority. I think that if Thaitanium did this in a different country, in a country that doesn’t have seniority

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