Thamanat gathers his forces
Former Setthakij Thai secretary-general, Captain Thamanat Prompow, says he has the support of more than 40 MPs from various parties who will play a crucial role in an upcoming no-confidence debate.

The government has urged operators of nightlife outlets to follow precautions against Covid-19 strictly after they reopen for business next month.
The government is seeking to secure a supply of smallpox vaccine from the World Health Organization to bolster the public's immunity in the event of a viral outbreak.
Former Setthakij Thai secretary-general, Captain Thamanat Prompow, says he has the support of more than 40 MPs from various parties who will play a crucial role in an upcoming no-confidence debate.
The Covid-19 pandemic and state procurement law have kept convicts from being hired to clear out sewers in Bangkok, according to City Hall, despite Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt agreeing to have them return to work.
Sitala Wongkrachang, a daughter of a late director-turned-activist, has left her Korean girl group, citing personal reasons.
STOCKHOLM: In one of the longest awaited musical reunions, Swedish pop legends ABBA return to the concert stage on Friday in London but only as avatars of their 1970 selves shimmering with shiny costumes, glitter and platform boots.
The third edition of the Queer East Film Festival is screening a wide range of Thai films until May 29 in cinemas across London, spanning over half-a-century from a 1950s black-and-white trans comedy to popular boys' love dramas.
In the 2022 QS World University Star Rating, Krirk University of Thailand received a 5-star rating with "Five-Star University of Excellence". Krirk University is the only private university in Thailand to receive this award. The President of Krirk University, Professor Dr. Krasae Chanawong, emphasised that the university values this honour and will continue to take it forward by improving the standard of education in the new era and keeping up with the times and international development.
Eighteen suspects were arrested when police raided two online gambling websites with 900 million baht in circulation operating from a resort in Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima.
As the impacts of the conflict in the Ukraine have reverberated around the world, Thailand, a country geographically distant from the crisis, faces challenges of systematic nature and accordingly needs a comprehensive policy response.
The country registered 29 more Covid-19 fatalities and 4,837 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Friday morning.
Recently, Mrs. Wanida Boonpiraks Executive Vice President – Finance and Accounting, Thai Oil Public Company Limited received the “Honorable Mention Award” from Pol.Gen. Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit, President National Anti-Corruption Commission in “the 10th NACC Integrity Awards 2021”. This award is given to organizations that operated with transparency and anti-corruption. The award recognizes Thaioil’s verifiable integrity, honesty and transparency consistent with good corporate governance principles. The ceremony was held at NACC Nonthaburi.
Vimarn Suriya Co., Ltd., developer of the luxury mixed-use project, Dusit Central Park, participated in a contract signing ceremony recently at which CBRE was appointed as a joint sales agent for its ultra-luxury residential development Dusit Residences. In response to Thailand's reopening to international visitors, the company intends to expand sales further into the Thai and overseas markets.
Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., a leading property and retail developer – the owner of ONESIAM world class retail destinations including Siam Paragon, Siam centre and Siam Discovery, and a joint venture partner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, joins forces with insurance industry leader Dhipaya Insurance Public Company Limited to create a leveraged business ecosystem with shared values that fortifies Siam Piwat’s ‘Collaboration to Win’ business strategy. The partnership delivers integrated customer experience and provides easy and convenient access to insurance services for shopping centre visitors and ONESIAM SuperApp users. A broad range of comprehensive insurance products are now accessible via Thailand’s first smart insurance solutions InsurVerse Capsule by DHIPAYA INSURANCE, at ONESIAM shopping centres and ICONSAIM.
The Covid-19 pandemic and state procurement law have kept convicts from being hired to clear out sewers in Bangkok, according to City Hall, despite Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt agreeing to have them return to work.
Sitala Wongkrachang, a daughter of a late director-turned-activist, has left her Korean girl group, citing personal reasons.
STOCKHOLM: In one of the longest awaited musical reunions, Swedish pop legends ABBA return to the concert stage on Friday in London but only as avatars of their 1970 selves shimmering with shiny costumes, glitter and platform boots.
The third edition of the Queer East Film Festival is screening a wide range of Thai films until May 29 in cinemas across London, spanning over half-a-century from a 1950s black-and-white trans comedy to popular boys' love dramas.