Surrounded by enthusiastic supporters during a campaign rally near Bangkok’s Victory Monument, Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat vowed that his party can simultaneously address economic challenges and resolve complex political and social issues if elected to form the next government. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the party’s campaign assistant, emphasized that while many parties are focused solely on basic economic concerns, the MFP is committed to tackling both economic and multifaceted issues. During a campaign rally in Northeast Thailand, Thanathorn outlined the MFP’s wide-ranging platform, which includes boosting trade, revamping the education curriculum, investing in new technologies, creating jobs, and reforming the military. He shared his vision of the MFP’s ability to implement these policies concurrently, emphasizing that a government led by Pita Limjaroenrat would be able to tackle all of these important issues in tandem. “If Mr. Pita becomes the prime minister, the MFP-led government will set out to do…
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Tech giant Google is introducing new tools specifically designed for Thailand’s upcoming general election, while LINE Thailand encourages politicians to utilize their “Official Accounts” for voter communication. Both initiatives aim to combat the spread of misinformation during the election process. Saranee Boonritthongchai, Country Marketing Manager at Google Thailand, expressed Google’s understanding of the importance of providing Thais with relevant and useful information for decision-making during the election period. Google Trends Thailand General Election page was recently launched, making it easier for the public and media to access search trends related to political campaigns. Boonritthongchai said, “We’ve focused our efforts on supporting the 52 million Thais who are expected to cast their vote and more than 3 million first-time voters in the election this year by helping them connect to useful and relevant election-related information online, ensuring that our products offer unbiased, authoritative and timely information.” She added that Google has…
Authorities have arrested a Vietnamese man, Min Sen Wan, who allegedly used a fake Thai ID card and falsified land documents to sell other people’s properties through auction in three northeastern provinces. The arrest occurred at a house in tambon Mak Kheng of Muang district in Udon Thani on Saturday. The 55-year-old is accused of colluding with local officials to hold a Thai ID card and operate a land sales and mortgaging business. Min Sen Wan faces charges of using false documents, providing false information for the issuance of a Thai ID card, and causing damage to others by recording false statements in official documents. The arrest followed a complaint by a group of local residents who alleged that the suspect had inflated the debt amount in falsified contracts when residents mortgaged their title deeds as collateral for loans. Additionally, the suspect is accused of forging documents authorizing him to…
As the Move Forward Party gains traction, campaign adviser Pannika Wanich asserts that their increasing popularity is not just a temporary phenomenon and the party is prepared to be the central force in forming a government. Speaking in Chiang Rai during a campaign stop, Pannika shared the party’s vision for change, criticizing elected parties that prioritize their political donors, supporters, and generals over the people who voted for them. She emphasized that unlike other parties, Move Forward is funded by grassroots members of the public and has a strong position against receiving financial support from political donors. Recent opinion polls place the Pheu Thai and Move Forward parties far ahead of the competition in the May 14 election, with Pheu Thai’s lead potentially shrinking due to voters doubting their commitment to not partnering with military-backed parties. Meanwhile, Move Forward campaign rallies have attracted thousands of participants, rivaling or even surpassing…
An astonishing discovery of cash donations totaling 51 million baht has emerged in the case involving a former monk, Phra Ajarn Khom Abhivaro, and two others accused of embezzling 180 million baht from Wat Pha Dhammakiri temple in Nakhon Ratchasima. The 39-year-old former monk, who gained widespread recognition for his meditation expertise and attracted numerous high-profile followers, was arrested along with accomplices Wutthima, 38, and Juthathip, 35, based on a warrant issued by the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases. Authorities apprehended the suspects last week, with further revelations suggesting that the former monk also engaged in sexual activities, prompting him to voluntarily leave the monkhood on May 1. The investigation began following accusations from the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) that Khom Abhivaro had misused temple donations for his personal gain. Reports indicate that one such donation was facilitated through Wutthima, a former abbot who transferred the money…
A pickup truck drives past high-voltage power lines in Pathum Thani. Electricity consumption has soared during the current hotter-than-usual summer season. (Photo: Pattanapong Hirunard) On Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam defended a proposal to subsidize electricity bills this month, stating that it is not an attempt to boost the government’s popularity ahead of the May 14 election. On Tuesday, the cabinet agreed to allocate 10.4 billion baht from the central budget to subsidize the fuel tariff, easing the public’s financial burden resulting from increased electricity costs during an unusually hot season. As a consequence, around 23.4 million people may receive a 150 baht subsidy to help pay their electricity bills this month. Mr. Wissanu explained that the central budget cannot be utilized if parliament has been dissolved, which happened when the election was announced. Nevertheless, the government can still seek permission from the Electoral Commission (EC) to spend money…
Graduate Students from University of Paris-Saclay Visit Central Group and Learn from the Experts Central Group, one of Thailand’s top retail and service industry companies, recently hosted a group of graduate students from the prestigious University of Paris-Saclay. These bright young minds are enrolled in the Marketing & Sales program at the university, which holds the impressive distinction of being ranked 93rd in the world and 3rd in France by Times Higher Education. During their visit, the students had the opportunity to engage with Central Group’s management team and learn about their strategies, experiences, and best practices in various aspects of the company’s operations. Multicultural Management – Pascal Billaud, Chief People Officer at Central Group, shared his insights on the importance of balancing technical and soft skills for a sustainable cultural management. To achieve this, the key elements of mutual respect, collaborative learning, teamwork, and enjoyable work experiences must be…
Talented actress Preechaya “Ice” Pongthananikorn has publicly acknowledged that she purchased cyanide online, yet clarified that it was solely for the purpose of preventing monitor lizards from harming her beloved dogs. The 33-year-old star felt compelled to shed light on the situation after her name emerged on a list of 100 buyers who had acquired cyanide from the same source as accused serial killer Sararat “Aem” Rangsiwuthaporn. Preechaya provided further information about the purchase during an appearance on the Lui Chon Khao television program on Channel 8. She emphasized that she had acquired only one bottle of the dangerous chemical, as opposed to the significant quantity reported by some outlets. Moreover, she mentioned that she had not yet opened the package, and expressed her readiness to cooperate with the police regarding the matter. In support of her daughter, Preechaya’s mother, Bang-orn Pongthananikorn, disclosed additional details to the media. According to…
Security officers are diligently guarding a Thailand Post warehouse, where ballots are being prepared for nationwide distribution in anticipation of the upcoming elections. The Election Commission (EC) recently addressed the need for nearly 5 million extra ballots, explaining that they are typically distributed in bound sets of 20, which increases the overall amount needed. Extra ballots are always kept as spares at every one of the 100,000 polling stations spread across the country, according to EC Secretary-General Sawaeng Boonmee’s Facebook post. For the election scheduled on May 14th, there are 52.23 million eligible voters, while approximately 57.2 million ballots have been printed in 2.86 million bound sets, consisting of 20 ballots each. As Mr. Sawaeng clarifies, “The number of printed ballots treated as spare ballots is therefore 4.96 million.” One collection of 20 ballots will be distributed to each of the 100,000 polling stations, which means that 2 million of…
Thailand is bracing for the potential impact of two storms next week, with concerns that they may affect the crucial Election Day, scheduled for May 14. The Climate Change and Disaster Centre at Rangsit University has issued the information regarding the upcoming weather conditions. Cyclone Mocha is currently producing heavy rainfall in the Bay of Bengal, while another tropical depression is forming in the South China Sea near the Philippines, according to the center’s director, Seri Suparatit. The impact of these two storms is expected to be felt in Thailand starting from May 9. Additionally, heat and a low-pressure trough will also contribute to thunderstorms beginning on May 8 in central, eastern, northeastern, and northern regions of the country. In a recent Facebook post, Seri Suparatit highlighted a 30% chance of thunderstorms, especially in the South, on Election Day, May 14. The presence of heavy rainfall on the day could…