MP gets one-year jail term for letting someone vote on her behalf

Thai Parliament, House of Representatives
Thai Parliament, House of Representatives. Photo by พีรพัฒน์ วิมลรังครัตน์. CC BY 2.0.

The Thai Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders sentenced Palang Pracharath MP for Bangkok Thanikan Pornpongsaroj to one year in prison today (Wednesday), [Read More…]

Demerit point system for Thailand’s public transport drivers from December 1

Chinese bus in Bangkok
Golden Dragon bus in China town, Bangkok. Photo: trolleyfan.

Starting December 1st, Thailand’s Land Transport Department will begin using a demerit point system for public transport drivers of buses, taxis, tuk-tuks, and motorcycle taxis, [Read More…]