legislature of Thailand, sometimes serving as the lower house of the National Assembly of Thailand
Srettha's claim rattles Dems: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin caused a stir within Democrat Party ranks yesterday when he claimed an opposition party ...
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Thailand Plans Special Parliament Session to Quicken 2025 Budget: Thailand’s parliament may convene a special session in the next two months to discuss a host of ...
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Thailand May End Ban on Surrogacy for Foreign, Same-Sex Couples: Thailand plans to end a near-decade old ban on foreigners availing commercial surrogacy services ...
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Lawmakers in Thailand pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority
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Quick Glance: Thailand Moves Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Unions
- Thailand's parliament approves a landmark marriage equality bill.
- The bill recognizes marriage between two individuals regardless of gender.
- Passage of the bill is a significant step for Thailand towards liberalizing attitudes on LGBT issues.
- Although there are some unresolved issues, the bill is seen as a positive step for the LGBT community.
PM backs casino legalisation
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin voiced his support for the opening of entertainment complexes with casinos in the country ... Show more www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2767048/pm-backs-casino-legalisation
#BangkokPost : The same-sex marriage bill cruised through the first reading in the Senate on Tuesday, was referred to a vetting committee and is expected back on the ... Show more #Thailand #marry #LGBTQ #law www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2769621/senate-accepts-same-sex-marriage-bill-in-first-reading
#BangkokPost : The opposition Democrat Party on Sunday voiced strong opposition to government plans to legalise casinos by incorporating them into entertainment ... Show more #Thailand #politics #Democrat #government #casino #PheuThai www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2768431/casino-plan-draws-house-opposition
#BangkokPost : Concerns have surfaced over the safety implications and broader societal effects of casino legalisation for an integrated entertainment complex project ... Show more #Thailand #casino #social www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/special-reports/2768074/govts-latest-gamble
Thailand Pushes Ahead With Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage: Thailand is pushing ahead with its plan to legalize same-sex marriage, with lawmakers set to ...
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#BangkokPost : A network of groups against drink driving on Monday called on the ruling Pheu Thai Party to accept all legislative bills to amend the law governing ... Show more #Thailand #drink #alcohol #transport #law www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2764893/drink-driving-victims-warn-about-liberalising-alcohol-laws
#BangkokPost : Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday brushed aside speculation about a cabinet reshuffle after rumours spread that the Democrats were being ... Show more #Thailand #politics #Srettha www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2769731/pm-downplays-reshuffle-talk
#BangkokPost : Instead of prioritising his work, a Pheu Thai MP was caught red-handed watching a live football match between the Thai and South Korean national teams ... Show more #opinion #Thailand #politics #PheuThai #FifaWorldCup #sports www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/2764398/bad-habits-on-full-display
#BangkokPost : The Srettha administration is amending the fishery law to bring back environmentally-destructive fishing by rolling back rules and regulations to combat ... Show more #opinion #Thailand #Srettha #business #environment #fishing #law www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/2764348/revoke-the-licence-to-kill-our-oceans
Lawmakers in Thailand approve a bill to legalize same-sex marriage | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Thai cabinet approved a ban on maize imports from areas where farmers burn-off their fields, with enabling legislation to take effect in 2024 ... Show more www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2761208/thailand-to-ban-maize-from-field-burning-countries
Thai Parliament Set to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage By Year’s End, Official Says: A same-sex marriage amendment has passed its first reading in the country's House ...
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Commentary: Who is really in charge in Thailand?: In theory, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin leads the country. But there is more than meets the eye ...
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#BangkokPost : The government has vowed to go ahead with the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject after the House of Representatives endorsed a feasibility study on ... Show more #Thailand #business #LandBridge #environment www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/special-reports/2747983/
#BangkokPost : Conservation groups in Chumphon and Ranong have submitted a letter to four House committees calling for a probe into the government's Land Bridge ... Show more #Thailand #LandBridge #environment #business www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2754206/
#BangkokPost : The House agreed in principle with three bills that aim to abolish orders issued by the now-defunct National Council for Peace and Order ... Show more #Thailand #politics www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2746318/
Democrats win in New York and steal a seat from the Republicans: Democrat Tom Suozzi returns to Congress in Washington after a little more than a year off ...
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First country in Southeast Asia set to legalise same-sex marriage: Same-sex activity is still illegal in 65 countries and punishable by death in 12 ...
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Thailand Takes First Step to Legalize Casinos to Aid Economy: Thailand took the first step toward legalizing casinos, as the government looks to attract ...
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Thaksin Shinawatra: Ousted Thai PM's life in politics: Thailand's controversial billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole on ...
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Thailand Can Lift Tourism Revenue by Legalizing Casinos, Study Says: Thailand can lift tourism revenue by about $12 billion by legalizing casinos housed within ...
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Paid articlePaid Thailand Lawmakers Approve $96 Billion Budget Bill After Delay: Thailand’s parliament approved a nearly $96 billion spending plan for the 2024 fiscal year ...
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Child pensions set to be abolished – in Switzerland and abroad: The Swiss House of Representatives is in favour of abolishing child pensions ...
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Bad blood unlikely, but Singapore’s Taylor Swift deal set to accelerate neighbours’ tourism plans
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Republikaner im US-Kongress: Sie wollen Bidens Impeachment mit aller Macht: Ihr wichtigster Zeuge soll für Russland gearbeitet haben, Beweise gegen Hunter und ...
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Thai Constitutional Court Clears MFP Leader of Breaching Election Law: Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, can rejoin Parliament – but more ...
thediplomat.com/2024/01/thai-constitutional-court-clears-mfp-leader-of-breaching-election-law/
#BangkokPost : The air force has opposed a movement pressuring it to hand back two land plots, currently used as golf courses, to the government for conversion into ... Show more #Thailand #airforce #land #park www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/
#BangkokPost : Government agencies are stressing the importance of listening to youth and enhancing their political participation as a response to a recent surge of ... Show more #Thailand #youth #crime #drug #Finance www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/
Cannabis: Thailand makes U-turn on legalization after 18 months: Here's what tourists need to know about consuming cannabis in Thailand under the new proposals.
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#BangkokPost : A House committee studying the promotion of peace in the deep South has voiced concerns over the Internal Security Operation Command (Isoc) Region 4's ... Show more #Thailand #South #security www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2725885/
#BangkokPost : The Constitutional Court on Wednesday ruled against former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob who was accused of concealing assets and using a nominee ... Show more #Thailand #politics #asset #Finance www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2725870/
Srettha, Cambodia's Hun Manet to discuss PM2.5: Thailand and Cambodia will form a joint task force to fight transboundary haze pollution at a planned ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2723158/srettha-cambodias-hun-manet-to-discuss-pm2-5
Thai lawmakers greenlight delayed $101bn fiscal budget: BANGKOK -- Thailand's House of Representatives on Friday night approved the 2024 fiscal ...
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Xiong and Herzberg win special primary elections in Democratic-leaning state House districts
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#BangkokPost : Pita Limjaroenrat, advisory chairman of the Move Forward Party (MFP) charged over his shareholding in the defunct broadcaster iTV ... Show more #Thailand #Pita #MFP #politics www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2709471/
Saudi, Thai officials discuss parliamentary cooperation in Riyadh: RIYADH: Speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sheikh on Tuesday met with the ...
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Thailand becomes first Southeast Asian country to approve same-sex marriage bill: The Marriage Equality Bill is expected to unlock rights traditionally reserved ...
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The 27 Bills That Became Law in 2023: Despite holding more than 700 votes this year, the House only managed to pass 27 bills that have made it into law ...
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#BangkokPost : The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed its first reading of the government-sponsored bill seeking to decriminalise the writing of bad cheques ... Show more #Thailand #politics #fraudulent www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2709778/
Thailand Clears Key Hurdle for Srettha’s $14 Billion Digital Cash Handout Plan: Thai government’s plan to fund a $14 billion cash handout with a special ...
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Paid articlePaid #BangkokPost : The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to forward a bill for marriage equality to the House of Representatives for deliberation as suggested by the government ... Show more #Thailand #politics #marry #LGBTQ www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2708846/
I Live in California. What Do I Owe Climate-Denying Kentuckians?: The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the duty citizens have to support one another ...
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Michelle Dee to continue autism advocacy after Miss U: Beauty queen Michelle Dee is eager to continue promoting her advocacy for autism inclusivity following her ...
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The fight against sexual violence: Since June 19, 1999, November has been designated by the government as the month to end violence against women ...
bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/2704503/the-fight-against-sexual-violence
#BangkokPost : It's clear that the Democrat Party, under new leader Chalermchai Sri-on, remains in crisis and will struggle to recover past glory ... Show more #opinion #Thailand #politics #DemocratParty www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/2706624/
#BangkokPost : Bangkok MP Chaiyamphawan Manpianjit, expelled from the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) early this month over allegations of sexual harassment ... Show more #Thailand #politics #sexual #MFP www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2694654/
Why Hamas releases Thai hostages before others: BANGKOK – Buddhist-majority Thailand gained the release of at least 19 Thai hostages from Hamas ...
asiatimes.com/2023/11/why-hamas-releases-thai-hostages-before-others/
#BangkokPost : The House of Representatives' committee on industries has found grounds to a bribery accusation made by a former Move Forward Party (MFP) MP against an ... Show more #Thailand #politics #MFP www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2690418/
#BangkokPost : The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed its first reading of the government-sponsored bill seeking to decriminalise the writing of bad cheques ... Show more #Thailand #environment #energy www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2709923/
#BangkokPost : Legal requirements, including the "double majority" rule, make it extremely challenging for a charter rewrite proposal to be adopted ... Show more #Thailand #politics www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2708314/
Tourism operators tepid on casino scheme: Tourism operators are not opposed to legalising casino complexes here, but are concerned the benefits might be ...
bangkokpost.com/business/general/2673193/tourism-operators-tepid-on-casino-scheme
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
- Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Marawi bombing
- Coast Guard: ... Show more www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/december-4-2023/
House committee set up for study on legal casino complexes: The House of Representatives has set up a 60-member committee to study the potential opening of ...
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#BangkokPost : The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted 262:162 to reject a motion asking the cabinet to hold a public referendum on a charter rewrite ... Show more #Thailand #politics #MFP www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2671384/
#BangkokPost : Senator Wanchai Sornsiri on Tuesday called on the Pheu Thai-led government to quickly table legislation giving amnesty to political protesters of all ... Show more #Thailand #politics #PheuThai www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2670461/
#BangkokPost :Government whips will meet on Oct 24 to discuss a joint stand on a motion proposed by the Move Forward Party (MFP) regarding a public referendum on ... Show more #Thailand #politics #MFP www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2669186/
#BangkokPost : Cannabis use for recreational purposes should be totally banned, and parts of the plant with a high content of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) should be ... Show more #Thailand #drug #Cannabis #Tetrahydrocannabinol www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2652089/
#BangkokPost : Political activist Srisuwan Janya has petitioned the National Anti-corruption Commission (NACC) to rule on the Move Forward Party's (MFP) expulsion of ... Show more #Thailand #politics #MFP www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2656109/
#BangkokPost : A majority of people are of the opinion that Move Forward, the party with the most MPs in the House of Representatives ... Show more #Thailand #politics #MFP www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2644605/
Embattled Chief of Thailand’s Opposition Move Forward Party Steps Down: Pita Limjaroenrat has been suspended from his duties as a member of Parliament pending a ...
thediplomat.com/2023/09/embattled-chief-of-thailands-opposition-move-forward-party-steps-down/
Quick Glance: Pita Resigns as Move Forward Leader
- Suspended lawmaker unable to fulfill role as head of largest opposition party
#BangkokPost : Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook has resigned from the opposition Democrat Party. #Thailand #politics www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2650767/
Thai Parliament Picks Real Estate Mogul as Next Prime Minister: Months of political chaos have culminated in the selection of Srettha Thavisin ...
nytimes.com/2023/08/21/world/asia/thailand-thaksin-prime-minister.html
Quick Glance: Thailand: Srettha Thavisin elected new Prime Minister, ending political deadlock
- Srettha Thavisin, a former property tycoon, is the first new leader of Thailand since 2014.
- Srettha received at least 378 votes in a joint sitting of the parliament's two chambers.
- Srettha had the support of forces aligned with the palace.
- Thaksin ally Srettha elected as new Thai PM, ending three-month political deadlock.
Thailand’s new Prime Minister Thavisin has pledged to relieve the country’s post-pandemic economic problems, including rising energy costs aje.io/tdu8xa
Former Thai PM Frontrunner Quits as Leader of Move Forward Party: Pita Limjaroenrat, whose bid to become Thailand’s prime minister was thwarted by the royalist ...
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Real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin secures votes to become Thailand's 30th prime minister
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#BangkokPost : Former deputy House speaker Charoen Jankomol committed graft in connection with the alleged abuse of a parliament project ... Show more #Thailand #politics www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2642853/
#BangkokPost : Declines comment on 'favourable treatment' for Thaksin in jail. #Thailand #politics #Thaksin www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2636723/
WATCH: Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat missed out on the Thai premiership, but he tells us that politics is a marathon ... Show more cna.asia/44j7baQ
#BangkokPost : The Pheu Thai Party is expected to announce a 14-party alliance at the parliament on Monday afternoon. #Thailand #politics #PheuThai www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2633075/
Thailand’s New Government Takes Office After Being Sworn-in: As a product of political compromise, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s cabinet contains a number of ...
thediplomat.com/2023/09/thailands-new-government-takes-office-after-being-sworn-in/
Thai Protest Leader Sentenced to 4 Years Prison for Royal Defamation: The case against Arnon Nampa is one of at least 257 lese-majeste cases that are currently ...
thediplomat.com/2023/09/thai-protest-leader-sentenced-to-4-years-prison-for-royal-defamation/
Thailand's Pheu Thai coalition adds largest pro-military party: BANGKOK -- Pheu Thai, Thailand's second-largest party, has joined forces with one of the ...
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#BangkokPost : Leaders of the Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties, with 212 seats in total, announced on Monday they would try to form a new coalition governent ... Show more #Thailand #politics #PheuThai #Bhumjaithai www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2625066/
Thai parliament picks Srettha Thavisin as next prime minister ending 3 months of political deadlock
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US Democrats speak up for CBDC global leadership, Republicans fear ‘dark side’: The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee considered Rep ...
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